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refined-github vs hermes-browser-extension
refined-github has 32,432 GitHub stars, 1,935 forks, 80 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. hermes-browser-extension has 1,774 stars, 169 forks, 15 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. refined-github leads on adoption by 1,728% (32,432 vs 1,774 stars). refined-github is written in TypeScript under MIT; hermes-browser-extension is written in JavaScript under MIT. refined-github has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, hermes-browser-extension 10%. hermes-browser-extension 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 | hermes-browser-extension | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 32K | ★ 1.8K |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-03 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.9K | ⑂ 169 |
| 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 hermes-browser-extension if
- You want the hermes-browser-extension feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You evaluated both and hermes-browser-extension 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 hermes-browser-extension
Hermes Browser Extension Browser native side panel for Hermes Agent — connect active web context through a local gateway, Hermes Cloud, or a self hosted remote gateway. Created by Jon Komet ( @abundantbeing ). Community extension for Hermes Agent by Nous Research. Public v0.3.2 · Load unpacked · Local / Hermes Cloud / Remote · Full Hermes runtime tools Not on the Chrome Web Store yet. What it is Hermes Browser Extension is not a browser chatbot. It is a Chrome/Edge/Chromium side panel for the real Hermes Agent runtime. Choose a local gateway, attach to a signed in Hermes Cloud agent tab, or connect to a self…
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Frequently asked questions
Is refined-github or hermes-browser-extension more popular?
refined-github has 32,432 GitHub stars and hermes-browser-extension has 1,774. refined-github has the larger community by that measure.
Are refined-github and hermes-browser-extension free?
Both are open source. refined-github is licensed under MIT and hermes-browser-extension under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between refined-github and hermes-browser-extension?
refined-github is written in TypeScript and hermes-browser-extension in JavaScript. 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 hermes-browser-extension?
Choose refined-github if you want the larger community (32,432 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose hermes-browser-extension if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.