GitHub Writer

A WYSIWYG rich-text editor for GitHub issues, comments and pull requests. Powered by CKEditor.
What is GitHub Writer?
GitHub Writer is a Firefox add-on that brings the ease of use of WYSIWYG editing to GitHub. It allows users to create and comment on issues, comments, and pull requests using a feature-rich editor powered by CKEditor 5. No more switching to the Preview tab to see what you write!

Add-on stats

By: CKSource
Users: 120 ▲ 1
Rating: 4.00 (8)
Version: 1.10.4 (Last updated: 2024-04-10)
Creation date: 2020-04-30
Weekly download count: 3
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://*.s3.amazonaws.com/
Size: 3.50M
URLs: Website

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GitHub Writer (v1.10.4)
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Add-on summary

GitHub Writer brings the ease of use of WYSIWYG editing to GitHub. It provides all the features available in the GitHub plain-text editor, including Markdown input.

The extension is available when creating or commenting on issues, reviews, pull requests, and wikis. For features like tables, it offers a much easier experience in comparison to plain-text Markdown and allows users to be more productive. No more switching to the Preview tab to see what you write!

It is powered by CKEditor 5, a modern Javascript rich-text editor.

GitHub Writer is an Open Source project and your questions, feedback or contributions are always welcome.

Copyright (c) 2003-2020, CKSource Frederico Knabben. All rights reserved. GitHub is a trademark of GitHub, Inc.

User reviews

by frostbyte, 2024-08-07

by frostbyte, 2024-08-07

Doesn't work for editing .md files.
by IndigoLily, 2023-12-15
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

GitHub Writer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GitHub Writer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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