Pull Requests

Chrome extension that keeps your active GitHub pull requests in a dedicated tab group.

It auto-syncs open PRs where you are:

• the author, or
• a requested reviewer

The extension checks every 15 minutes and can also be synced on demand from the popup.

Features

• Auto-opens and groups matching PR tabs
• Reuses already-open PR tabs instead of duplicating
• Removes grouped tabs when PRs are no longer open
• One-click manual sync from popup
• Enable/disable grouping without removing your token
• Sync status with last run time and error reporting
• Warns when GitHub SSO org authorization is required

Install (Developer Mode)

1. Clone this repo.
2. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions.
3. Turn on Developer mode.
4. Click Load unpacked.
5. Select this project folder.

The extension should appear as Pull Requests.

First-Time Setup

1. Click the extension icon.
2. Open Settings in the popup.
3. Paste a GitHub personal access token.
4. Click Save & Sync.

After validation, the extension immediately runs a sync and starts a recurring 15-minute alarm.

GitHub Token Requirements

The extension calls:

• GET /user (token validation)
• GET /search/issues (find open PRs for author/reviewer queries)

Token guidance:

• Classic PAT: include repo scope if you need private repos.
• Fine-grained PAT: grant access to repos you want included.
• If your org uses SSO, authorize the token for that org or private repos may be skipped.

Token is stored in chrome.storage.local (not sync storage).

How It Works

• Background service worker (background.js) manages:
  • PR discovery via GitHub API
  • tab opening/reuse
  • group creation and cleanup
  • periodic sync alarm
• Popup (popup.html + popup.js) handles:
  • enable toggle
  • token management
  • sync-now action
  • queue display and status messages

Permissions

From manifest.json:

• tabs, tabGroups: manage PR tabs and grouping
• storage: persist token/state/settings
• alarms: periodic sync
• Host permissions:
  • https://github.com/*
  • https://api.github.com/*

Local Development

No build step is required. This is a plain Manifest V3 extension.

When you edit files:

1. Save changes.
2. Go to chrome://extensions.
3. Click Reload on PR Review Queue.

Troubleshooting

• No PRs appear
  • Verify token is valid and saved.
  • Ensure there are open PRs where you are author or requested reviewer.
  • Click Sync now.
• Private repos missing
  • Classic token likely missing repo scope, or
  • Fine-grained token lacks repo access, or
  • SSO org authorization is required.
• Grouping disabled unexpectedly
  • Check popup toggle; grouping only happens when enabled.

Project Files

• manifest.json - extension metadata and permissions
• background.js - sync logic and tab group lifecycle
• popup.html / popup.css / popup.js - popup UI and controls
• make-icons.py / generate-icons.html - icon generation helpers