A lightweight browser extension that makes GitHub issue and PR comment boxes float as draggable overlays. Keep context while writing replies, especially for long threads!
- Turns GitHub's primary comment box into draggable floating window
- Lets you scroll up to read context while writing a comment
- Auto-detects navigation between PRs and Issues (no page reload needed)
git clone https://github.com/pedromassango/GithubHelper.git
cd GithubHelper- Open
chrome://extensions/in your browser. - Enable Developer Mode (top right).
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the
GithubHelperfolder. - Navigate to any GitHub Issue or PR page and try it out!
- Doesn't work on the new issue composer UI (
MarkdownEditor-module__container) — support in progress - No styling/theme customization yet
- Only tested on Chrome — support for Firefox/Edge is untested
- Floating box might break if GitHub’s DOM structure changes
GithubHelper/
├── content.js # Core logic for floating comment box
├── manifest.json # Extension configuration
├── icons/ # (Optional) icons for the extension
MIT — free for personal and commercial use, with attribution.
Tired of losing your comment while scrolling through long GitHub threads? This tool helps you write better responses by keeping the comment box in view — just like sticky notes for GitHub.
I’d love feedback! File an issue or tweet at me @pedromassangom. Ideas, bugs, and PRs welcome!