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refined-github vs Notion-Boost-browser-extension
refined-github has 32,432 GitHub stars, 1,935 forks, 80 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Notion-Boost-browser-extension has 551 stars, 53 forks, 100 open issues and last shipped 7 days ago. refined-github leads on adoption by 5,786% (32,432 vs 551 stars). refined-github is written in TypeScript under MIT; Notion-Boost-browser-extension is written in TypeScript under GPL-3.0. refined-github has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, Notion-Boost-browser-extension 10%. refined-github was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 3 topic tags (browser-extension, chrome-extension, firefox-addon), 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 | Notion-Boost-browser-extension | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 32K | ★ 551 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-03 | 2026-10-29 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.9K | ⑂ 53 |
| 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 Notion-Boost-browser-extension if
- You want the Notion-Boost-browser-extension feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Notion-Boost-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 Notion-Boost-browser-extension
Notion Boost browser extension Browser extension to add 20+ features to Notion.so like sticky outline (table of contents), small text & full width by default,scroll to top button, hide slash command menu, hide help button, bolder text and more. 🏠 Homepage ⬇ Downloads Chrome/Edge/Brave extension Firefox addon ⭐ All Features Missing some feature? suggest it See what's new in latest update: 👍 Liked this extension? express your love by rating ★★★★★ on Chrome/Firefox store. 👨💻 See my other projects:
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Frequently asked questions
Is refined-github or Notion-Boost-browser-extension more popular?
refined-github has 32,432 GitHub stars and Notion-Boost-browser-extension has 551. refined-github has the larger community by that measure.
Are refined-github and Notion-Boost-browser-extension free?
Both are open source. refined-github is licensed under MIT and Notion-Boost-browser-extension under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between refined-github and Notion-Boost-browser-extension?
refined-github is written in TypeScript and Notion-Boost-browser-extension 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 Notion-Boost-browser-extension?
Choose refined-github if you want the larger community (32,432 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Notion-Boost-browser-extension if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.