GitHub NPM Stats Chrome Extension Overview
The GitHub NPM Stats extension for Chrome is a free add-on designed to enhance the user experience on GitHub by displaying detailed statistics for npm packages. This tool allows users to easily access and view package information directly within GitHub repositories, streamlining the process of evaluating dependencies and overall project health.
Key features of the extension include the ability to access the `package.json` file of the underlying project on GitHub and retrieve npm package details from npmjs.org. The extension requires data access permissions for both platforms and uses storage to cache API responses, ensuring efficient and quick access to the necessary information.
