Chrome extension

Install Chrome Companion and connect to local Starcat

Prerequisites

1. Starcat installed and running on this Mac
2. Settings → Integrations: configure Local API Key and Browser Plugin (port, token)
3. Install the Chrome extension

Extension repo / release notes: starcat-chrome-plugin. If listed on Chrome Web Store, follow install links on the website or repo README.

Connection model

Chrome extension ──HTTP──► 127.0.0.1:port /plugin/v1/*
        Bearer Token (matches Integrations settings)
                │
                ▼
         Local Starcat app

When the app quits, injection fails or goes stale — launch Starcat before browsing GitHub.

Verify

1. Open any GitHub repo page you’ve starred
2. You should see Starcat enhancements (notes / Health, etc. — see Features)
3. If missing: check extension permissions, port/token, and whether the app is running

Related

• Integrations settings
• Safari