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Awesome Stars- render github awesome list with live star/fork badges
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arashbehmand
211mo ago
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Chrome extension that adds badges to links (Github stars, Bluesky followers, Subreddit/Youtube Channel subscribers, ...). Powered by shields.io.
9 starsTypeScript
Starify Links – shields.io badges next to links on any web page
by Laoujin·Jul 8, 2026·1 point·0 comments
AI Analysis
●MidCozy
Chrome extension adding social proof badges where similar tools already exist.
Strengths
- •Works across 15+ platforms including npm, PyPI, Docker Hub, and search engines
- •Includes unit and e2e tests against live whitelisted websites
- •Keyboard shortcut activation for sites outside the direct activation list
Weaknesses
- •Narrow utility—similar badge extensions already exist in Chrome Web Store
- •Only 9 stars suggests limited adoption or discovery so far
Category
Target Audience
Developers browsing GitHub, package registries, and tech forums
Similar To
Refined GitHub · GitHub Stars Chrome Extension
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