refined-github/refined-github

`copy-on-y` is invisible

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#9591 opened on May 23, 2026

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Description

You press y but has anything happened? We can:

  • Add visual popup, maybe use GitHub's own clipboard element

Test URLs

Any page, particularly it should work copy the permalink when y is pressed on:

https://github.com/refined-github/refined-github/blob/main/.gitignore

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescripthtmlcss
Domain
frontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic TypeScriptDOM manipulationCSS animations
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75
Research direction
Look at how other features in Refined GitHub add temporary UI elements (e.g., toast notifications). Consider using a tooltip or a small popup similar to GitHub's native copy confirmation. The implementation should trigger on pressing 'y' and show a brief visual indicator near the URL bar or the line numbers. Check existing event handlers for key shortcuts in the codebase.