GitHub: Better Line Counts

Remove generated files from the total line counts on GitHub PRs

GitHub: Better Line Counts

GitHub: Better Line Counts is a Firefox add-on that removes generated files from the total line counts on GitHub PRs. It provides a more accurate representation of the PR's true size, making code reviews easier.

Add-on stats

By: Aaron
Users: 21
-3
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.7.1 (Last updated: 2024-02-03)
Creation date: 2023-02-18
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • https://api.github.com/*
Size: 130.70K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

GitHub: Better Line Counts (v1.7.1)
5.00 (4) 174
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Isn't it annoying when you open a small PR, but when you look at the diff, it's +2000 -16 because you installed a new library? Or what if you had to review that PR, don't line counts like that dissuade you from starting the review?

In reality, lots of code is generated nowadays and GitHub's line counts are not representative of a PR's true size.

This extension subtracts generated files from the total line counts, giving you a better idea of how big a PR really is. That's it. That's all it does.

Generated files are detected from the branch's root .gitattributes file. See GitHub's docs to learn how to mark a file as generated: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/working-with-files/managing-files/customizing-how-changed-files-appear-on-github

For a simple example, checkout this extension's .gitattributes file! https://github.com/aklinker1/github-better-line-counts/blob/main/.gitattributes


The extension is open source. Feel free to contribute if you have any ideas or just star it 😀 https://github.com/aklinker1/github-better-line-counts

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Risk impact

GitHub: Better Line Counts requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GitHub: Better Line Counts has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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