Tako

Lightning-fast expandable file tree that integrates into GitHub's UI.

Have you ever wanted a faster way to explore a Github repository? Who hasn't! Tako replaces the default repository file listing with an interactive file tree and integrated file preview. Never wait for a full page refresh ever again, all contents are prefetched intelligently so it's blazingly fast!

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Features

• Blends seamlessly into GitHub's existing interface
• Click any file to view it in a side panel without page navigation
• Loads directory contents on hover for fast navigation
• Syntax highlighting, and markdown use GitHub's own rendering
• Single-child directories auto-collapse for cleaner navigation (enable in settings)
• Resolves symlinks and highlights broken ones
• Browse nested submodules as naturally as any directory

Install

Chrome/Firefox WebExtension (Manifest V3)

Requires GitHub personal access token for API access.

Development

pnpm install
pnpm dev

Releases

Tagged releases automatically build and publish via GitHub Actions:

1. Create a tag: git tag v1.0.0 && git push origin v1.0.0
2. GitHub Actions builds the extension and creates a release
3. Artifact uploads to GitHub Releases and Chrome Web Store

Chrome Web Store Setup: Add BPP_KEYS secret to GitHub repo settings with your Chrome Web Store credentials. See PlasmoHQ/bpp for setup instructions.