# Refined GitHub — Improvements for github.com

> Safari extension to enhance and simplify the GitHub.com interface. (iPhone/iPad app by Sindre Sorhus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refined-github/id1519867270 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650)
- Category: Developer Tools, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 81 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refined-github/id1519867270/reviews.md

## What is Refined GitHub?

Refined GitHub is a Safari extension that simplifies the GitHub.com interface and adds useful features.


■ Highlights

- Linkifies issue/PR references and URLs in code.
- Makes whitespace characters visible.
- Reduces tabs’ size to 4 spaces instead of 8.
- Adds one-click merge conflict fixers.
- Adds reaction avatars showing who reacted to a comment.
- Adds a button to revert all the changes to a file in a PR.
- Adds a build/CI status icon next to the repo’s name.
- Adds a button to view the source of Markdown files.
- Shows PRs that touch the current file.
- Highlights the most useful comment in conversations.
- Shows the first Git tag a merged PR was included in.
- Adds a link to an automatic changelog for each tag/release.
- Adds possible related pages and alternatives on 404 pages.
- Displays the age of the repository in the sidebar.

And so much more! 200+ features. See the developer website for a full list of features.


The GITHUB and REFINED GITHUB trademarks are owned by GitHub, Inc. and used under license.

## Key features

- Linkifies issue/PR references and URLs
- Makes whitespace characters visible
- Reduces tab size to 4 spaces
- One-click merge conflict fixers
- Reaction avatars for comments
- View source of Markdown files
- Build/CI status icon next to repo name

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refined-github/id1519867270/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Best generation app

*2026-07-06, version 26.5.24*

I love this

### 3/5 — Useful but annoying Bug

*2025-05-16*

Constantly prompts me to allow or disallow access on all sites I visit on safari. No way to turn it off without shutting the whole extension.

**Developer response:** This is a Safari bug.

### 1/5 — Tries to access unrelated websites

*2025-04-22, version 25.2.26*

I do not find acceptable for this app to track other unrelated websites, I have the proof that it attempted to do so and safari warned me. I seen it with AliExpress.

### 4/5 — not worth it, GH token implementation broken

*2025-04-07, version 25.2.26*

Don’t waste your time. You’ll never get GitHub tokens to work, even  with a personal account. Somehow, trying to use this with a GitHub Enterprise account use is even more frustrating. I do appreciate the effort, and found it useful in 2022. Not so much in 2025.

### 5/5 — Essential for GitHub addicts

*2025-03-13*

Really cleans up the GitHub website and adds much needed UX improvements.

### 5/5 — Cash Money

*2025-02-12, version 24.12.20*

Universallybalanced1

### 5/5 — Life/Time saver

*2024-12-15, version 24.11.12*

I've had the app download for at least a year and a half and I finally recently started to seriously put it to use. Now I have no idea how I dealt without it. I'm even able to get back my original Apple ID account, which Apple has repeatedly told me for years that it's impossible to get back. Thank you so much to the developer of this app and the Github community. You guys rock!!!

### 5/5 — Essential QoL enhancment

*2024-11-27*

This add-in has become my daily workload enhancer. It makes so many things easier especially when working in a big organisation 10/10

### 4/5 — 😕

*2024-11-16*

Let see how it work

### 5/5 — Developer ArezooMohammadalizadehrami

*2024-09-28, version 24.8.20*

Thankyou

## Frequently asked questions about Refined GitHub

### What does Refined GitHub do?

Refined GitHub is a Safari extension designed to improve the GitHub.com interface. It adds numerous features to simplify navigation, enhance code readability, and streamline common development workflows directly within your browser.

### What are some key features of Refined GitHub?

Key features include making whitespace characters visible, reducing tab sizes, adding one-click merge conflict fixers, displaying reaction avatars, and providing a button to view the source of Markdown files. It also offers over 200 features in total.

### Is Refined GitHub free to use?

Yes, Refined GitHub is available for free. The application data indicates no in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### What platforms is Refined GitHub compatible with?

As a Safari extension, Refined GitHub is compatible with macOS and iOS devices that support the Safari browser. This allows for an enhanced GitHub experience across Apple devices.

### How can Refined GitHub improve my GitHub workflow?

It can improve your workflow by making code easier to read with visible whitespace and smaller tabs, speeding up common tasks like fixing merge conflicts with one-click tools, and providing quick access to relevant information like build statuses and PR history.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.7 — 2026-07-07

- Bug fixes.

### 26.5.24 — 2026-05-28

- Bug fixes.

### 26.5.13 — 2026-05-15

- Bug fixes.

### 26.4.20 — 2026-04-26

- Bug fixes.

### 26.3.21 — 2026-03-25

- Bug fixes.

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