Git Galaxy Finder by Salman Ahmed

Fetches and organizes repositories from your GitHub "stars" folder, offering a searchable interface for easy access. View and search through repository links and descriptions directly on GitHub for enhanced management and exploration of your starred

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About this extension

This extension fetches repositories from your GitHub "stars" folder and provides a searchable interface for them. It collects repository links and their descriptions, storing them for easy access. Users can search through these repositories to find specific ones quickly. The extension automatically updates and integrates seamlessly into GitHub, enhancing your experience by making starred repositories easier to manage and explore.

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Release notes for 2.1

GitHub Stars Search v2.1.0
What's New and Improved:

New Features 🚀
1. Theme Adaptation
The extension now respects GitHub's light/dark theme settings.
Seamlessly adapts to your preferred theme for a consistent look and feel.

Real-Time Data Sync
Ensures your search results are always up-to-date with the latest repository data.
Enhanced User Feedback
Added loading states to indicate when data is being fetched or processed.
Improved UI/UX
Scrollable results container for easy browsing of search results.
Clear visual separation between search results for better readability.

Bug Fixes 🐛
1. Fixed Component Disappearing Issue
The search component now persists correctly during navigation and page reloads.

Resolved Search Not Working
Search functionality has been fully restored and optimized for performance.
Improved Data Fetching
Fixed issues with repository data not loading or being incorrectly parsed.
SPA Navigation Support
The extension now works flawlessly with GitHub's single-page application (SPA) navigation.

Performance Improvements ⚡
1. Optimized DOM Handling
The extension now waits for GitHub's DOM to fully load before initializing.

Reduced Unnecessary Re-renders
Improved React component lifecycle management for smoother performance.
Efficient Data Polling
Reduced unnecessary network requests while maintaining real-time updates.

Known Issues ⚠️
1. Initial Load Delay
The extension may take 1-2 seconds to appear on very slow connections.

Large Repository Lists
Searching through extremely large lists (10,000+ repos) may cause slight delays.

How to Use 🛠️
1. Navigate to any GitHub Stars list page (e.g., https://github.com/stars/username/lists/list-name).
2. The search bar will appear automatically at the top of the repository list.
3. Start typing to filter repositories by name or description.
4. Click on a repository to open it in a new tab.

This version represents a complete overhaul of the extension, addressing all major issues and introducing new features to enhance your GitHub experience. If you encounter any issues, please report them so we can continue improving! 🎉

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