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refined-github vs chrome-tab-modifier
refined-github has 32,432 GitHub stars, 1,935 forks, 80 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. chrome-tab-modifier has 702 stars, 121 forks, 14 open issues and last shipped 4 days ago. refined-github leads on adoption by 4,520% (32,432 vs 702 stars). refined-github is written in TypeScript under MIT; chrome-tab-modifier is written in TypeScript under MIT. refined-github has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, chrome-tab-modifier 17%. refined-github was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 2 topic tags (browser-extension, chrome-extension), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| refined-github | chrome-tab-modifier | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 32K | ★ 702 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-01 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.9K | ⑂ 121 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick refined-github if
- You weight community size — 32K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick chrome-tab-modifier if
- You want the chrome-tab-modifier feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and chrome-tab-modifier fits your workflow better
About refined-github
Refined GitHub Browser extension that simplifies the GitHub interface and adds useful features We use GitHub a lot and notice many annoyances we'd like to fix. So here be dragons. Our hope is that GitHub will notice and implement some of these much needed improvements. So if you like any of these improvements, please open a discussion on GitHub feedback or contact GitHub support about doing it. GitHub Enterprise is also supported: How to enable it. The GITHUB and REFINED GITHUB trademarks are owned by GitHub, Inc. and used under license. Install [link chrome]: 'Version published on Chrome Web Store' [link…
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About chrome-tab-modifier
Tabee The original Tab Modifier. Take control of your tabs! Features Rename tab Change tab icon Pin tab Group tabs Prevent tab closing Unique tab Mute tab Quick rename can be done by right clicking anywhere in the page and click on "Rename Tab". Installation Tabee is compatible with Chromium based browsers. Firefox and Safari are not available. Usage Click on the Tabee icon to open Popup or Right Click then Options. Create your tab rules. Try & enjoy! Why did you build this extension? I needed a quick UI element in Chrome to know the environment of the tab, as a Web developer I often use multiple versions of the…
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Frequently asked questions
Is refined-github or chrome-tab-modifier more popular?
refined-github has 32,432 GitHub stars and chrome-tab-modifier has 702. refined-github has the larger community by that measure.
Are refined-github and chrome-tab-modifier free?
Both are open source. refined-github is licensed under MIT and chrome-tab-modifier under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between refined-github and chrome-tab-modifier?
refined-github is written in TypeScript and chrome-tab-modifier in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, refined-github or chrome-tab-modifier?
Choose refined-github if you want the larger community (32,432 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose chrome-tab-modifier if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.