Getting Started

Now Gitoak offers two installation methods: using the release version or from source code. Choose the method that best suits your needs.

Install from Release (Recommended)

1. Download the latest version gitoak-v0.3.0.zip from GitHub Releases
2. Extract the downloaded zip file to any location on your computer
3. Follow these steps based on your browser:

Chrome/Edge:

1. Navigate to chrome://extensions/
2. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner
3. Click "Load unpacked"
4. Select the extracted GitOak folder

Install from Source Code

1. Clone the repository and build the project:

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/gitoak.git
   cd gitoak
   npm install
   npm run build
   

2. Follow the browser installation steps above, selecting the dist_chrome directory for installation

Verify Installation

After installation, you can verify it was successful by:

• Checking if the GitOak icon appears in your browser's extension bar
• Visiting any GitHub repository page to confirm GitOak features are loading correctly

Common Issues

• If the extension doesn't appear after installation, try refreshing the page
• If you encounter permission issues, ensure Developer mode is enabled
• If features aren't working, verify your browser version is supported

Support

If you encounter any issues during installation:

• Check the FAQ
• Submit an issue on GitHub Issues
• Contact the technical support team here

We hope this installation guide helps you get started with GitOak. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to provide feedback.