GitHub - axolo-co/Emoji-reactions-for-GitHub: This repository hosts Emoji Reactions for GitHub, a Chrome extension that integrates emojis into GitHub's code review interface. It allows developers to add specific emojis to comments, facilitating clearer and more nuanced communication during code reviews.

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Overview

The Emoji Reactions for GitHub is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to enhance the code review process on GitHub. It allows users to add emoji reactions directly to lines of code in a pull request. Acting on behalf of the user, it seamlessly integrates into the GitHub interface, offering a more interactive and expressive way to communicate feedback during reviews.

React with emojis

Features

  • Easy Emoji Integration: Add emojis to any line of code in a pull request. The list of emojis is sourced from Axolo's Code Review Emoji Guide.
  • Interactive UI: Emojis appear when hovering over a line of code for quick selection.
  • Custom Emoji List: Choose from a predefined list of emojis, each with a unique tooltip.

Installation

Install on chrome

Click on the button below to install from the Chrome store:

Install on Chrome

Install locally to contribute

  1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
  2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
  3. Enable Developer mode.
  4. Click Load unpacked and select the cloned repository folder.

How to Contribute

We welcome contributions! To contribute:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a new branch for your feature.
  3. If you have a new feature or bug fix, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
  4. Commit your changes and open a pull request.

Acknowledgments

This project is in collaboration with Axolo.co, streamlining code review processes and fostering developer collaboration.