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hzoo/contributors-on-github
:cactus: Show stats about contributors on github
A browser extension that overlays GitHub PR/issue pages with contribution counts — how many PRs or issues a user has opened in that specific repo. Useful for maintainers who want quick context on whether they're dealing with a repeat contributor or a newcomer without navigating away.
Built with WXT (the modern browser extension framework), so the cross-browser setup is cleaner than a hand-rolled manifest juggling act. The PAT-based auth option bumps the rate limit to 5k/hr, which makes it actually usable on busy repos. Caching contributor data in browser storage means repeat visits don't hammer the API. The codebase is tiny — easy to audit, fork, or extend without archaeology.
The core value prop — first-contribution badge — was made redundant by GitHub itself, which the README admits with a strikethrough. What's left is a contribution counter that GitHub's own UI surfaces in various places, making the remaining feature feel thin. No tests anywhere in the tree, so changes to the GitHub DOM injection are flying blind. The extension hasn't shipped a release in a while and GitHub's DOM changes frequently, so 'works today' is not guaranteed. With 499 stars and only two real feature bullets, this is firmly in the 'scratch my own itch' tier — don't expect active maintenance.