Show HN: Similar Repos – AI-Powered Recommender for GitHub Repository (github.com)

A new browser extension called "Similar Repos" has been launched, leveraging AI to recommend similar GitHub repositories while users browse. This tool enhances the GitHub experience by providing tailored suggestions in the sidebar of any repository page, making it easier for developers to discover relevant projects. Users can customize their experience by selecting different AI models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini, and are able to configure the number of recommendations displayed. Significantly, this extension taps into multiple AI services, allowing developers to use their preferred models, and it supports infinite refresh to generate fresh suggestions. Built using TypeScript, React, and the Vercel AI SDK, the extension is designed with privacy in mind, storing API keys locally in the browser. This innovative approach not only promotes exploration and collaboration within the GitHub ecosystem but also highlights the potential of AI in enhancing developer productivity by simplifying the process of finding relevant code and projects.