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Afrasiyab Haider
Afrasiyab Haider

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Improve Your GitHub PR Workflow with Two Simple Chrome Extensions

If you’re a developer who spends too much time reviewing messy or oversized pull requests, I built two small but powerful Chrome extensions to make your life easier:

PR Description Guard

Problem: Too often, PRs reach reviewers with missing or incomplete descriptions. This slows down code reviews and adds unnecessary back-and-forth.

Solution: PR Description Guard prevents you from submitting a pull request without a proper description. It ensures every PR has the context your reviewers need, right from the start.

Install here: PR Description Guard

How it works:

  • Automatically checks if the PR description is empty.
  • Alerts the user before submission.
  • Fully customizable for your team’s requirements.

PR Size Guard

Problem: Massive PRs are a nightmare to review and often introduce bugs or delays.

Solution: PR Size Guard enforces size limits on your pull requests. Stop huge PRs from being submitted and make your code reviews faster and more effective.

Install here: PR Size Guard

How it works:

  • Monitors the number of lines/files changed in a PR.
  • Blocks submission if limits are exceeded.
  • Helps your team maintain clean, manageable PRs.

Why Use These Extensions

  • Save time for both PR authors and reviewers.
  • Reduce back-and-forth caused by missing context or unwieldy PRs.
  • Improve code quality and team productivity without extra tools.

Next Steps

  • Install them today from the Chrome Web Store.
  • Let me know your feedback or feature requests—I’m constantly improving them based on real-world use!

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