BranchPanda 🐼

BranchPanda is a GitHub sidebar extension for Chrome!

Easily navigate your repositories with a sidebar that displays the complete repo structure for quick access to files and folders.

Getting Started 🐼

Clone the repository:

  git clone https://github.com/mattiach/BranchPanda

Navigate into the project folder:

  cd BranchPanda

Install dependencies:

  pnpm install
  # or
  npm install
  # or
  yarn add

Build the extension:

  pnpm run build
  # or
  npm run build
  # or
  yarn run build

After building, a dist folder will be generated in the root of your project. Open Google Chrome or Brave, and load the entire dist folder as an unpacked extension.

How to Use BranchPanda 🐼

Once installed, you’ll be able to toggle the sidebar on the left when viewing public repositories on GitHub.

Common Errors 🛠️

The toggle button or the sidebar doesn’t appear? Sometimes GitHub pages load dynamically and the extension may not initialize properly right away.

👉 Quick fix: Simply refresh the page. This usually resolves the issue and the sidebar will appear as expected.

If the problem persists, make sure:

• You're on a public GitHub repository.
• The extension is enabled in your browser.
• You're using a compatible browser (Chrome or Brave).

Still stuck? Feel free to open an issue or reach out with a question!

Author and rights

Designed and written by Mattia.

The application can be downloaded and freely modified by anyone! 😊 Any suggestions or improvements will be appreciated.