GitHub Workbench

A Chrome extension that streamlines GitHub development workflows by providing smart automation tools for common development tasks.

Current Features

• Smart Branch Name Generator: Automatically generates standardized branch names from GitHub issues
  • Converts issue titles into git-friendly branch names
  • One-click copy to clipboard
  • Maintains consistent naming conventions across your team

Installation Steps

1. Download the extension

   • Go to the Releases page
   • Download the latest release ZIP file

2. Unzip the extension

   • Locate the downloaded ZIP file
   • Right-click and select "Extract All..." (Windows) or double-click (Mac)
   • Choose a destination folder for the extracted files

3. Install in Chrome

   • Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
   • Enable "Developer mode" using the toggle switch in the top-right corner
   • Click "Load unpacked"
   • Navigate to the folder containing the extracted extension files
   • Select the folder and click "Select" (Windows) or "Open" (Mac)

The extension should now appear in your Chrome toolbar!

Permissions

This extension requires minimal permissions to enhance your GitHub workflow:

• Clipboard access: Only used to copy generated branch names
• Active tab access: Required to modify GitHub issue pages
• GitHub-only: The extension only runs on github.com domains
• No data collection: Works entirely in your browser with no external connections

Troubleshooting

• If you don't see the extension, try refreshing the extensions page
• Make sure you selected the correct folder containing the manifest.json file
• If you get an error, verify that all files were extracted properly