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What is Tentacle?

Tentacle is a browser extension designed to enhance the GitHub experience for development teams. It offers a seamless way to add links within your repositories and pull requests, making it easier for team members to access important resources and information.

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Main Features

Tentacle main featues include:

Backstage Compatibility

For teams already using Backstage, Tentacle provides immediate benefits without any additional setup required.

Automated Link Integration

Tentacle automatically detects the catalog-info.yaml file in your repository’s root directory. It then reads the specified links and generates a new UI element that integrates smoothly into your GitHub interface.

Pull Request Links

Tentacle surfaces the links defined in the metadata.tentacle.pullRequestLinks section of the catalog-info.yaml file, providing your team with context-specific resources in the pull request view.

Improved Resource Discovery

By centralizing important links, Tentacle helps your team quickly find what they need, reducing time spent searching for resources and improving overall productivity.
How Tentacle Works