View All Branches
A browser extension that automatically modifies the “Branches” link to the “All Branches” page.
Motivation
Most of the time, I want to see the complete branch list rather than a subset filtered by some criteria. I found the default filtered views on GitHub to be more of a hindrance than a help. Since GitHub does not provide a built-in option to change this default behavior, I created this extension to automatically redirect to the “All Branches” view.
I’ve been using this extension personally for quite some time to streamline my daily workflow. Eventually, I expanded it to support Azure DevOps as well, and decided to make it publicly available for other developers who maybe share the same preference.
Most of the code is vibe coded with GitHub Copilot and …
View All Branches
A browser extension that automatically modifies the “Branches” link to the “All Branches” page.
Motivation
Most of the time, I want to see the complete branch list rather than a subset filtered by some criteria. I found the default filtered views on GitHub to be more of a hindrance than a help. Since GitHub does not provide a built-in option to change this default behavior, I created this extension to automatically redirect to the “All Branches” view.
I’ve been using this extension personally for quite some time to streamline my daily workflow. Eventually, I expanded it to support Azure DevOps as well, and decided to make it publicly available for other developers who maybe share the same preference.
Most of the code is vibe coded with GitHub Copilot and sure, it could be improved, but - it works (:
Features
- Multi-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on both GitHub and Azure DevOps.
- Dynamic Content Support: Uses a
MutationObserverto detect and update links that are loaded dynamically, such as the branches dropdown in GitHub and header navigation in Azure DevOps. - Configurable Settings: Enable/disable functionality per platform through the popup interface.
- Minimalist UI: A clean and simple popup for managing settings.
- Debug Logging: Optional console logging for troubleshooting.
Installation
To install the extension locally in a Chromium-based browser (like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge), follow these steps:
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/jurakovic/view-all-branches.git
- In your browser, navigate to
chrome://extensionsoredge://extensions - Enable “Developer mode” in the top right
- Click “Load unpacked” and select the
srcfolder from this repository
See more details here.
Roadmap
- Add support for additional platforms (e.g., GitLab, Bitbucket).
- Publish the extension to the Chrome Web Store and Microsoft Edge Add-ons for easier installation.
- Port the extension to Firefox and other browsers.
License
MIT