Github - Merge Guard is a free Chrome add-on developed by gonthier.ludovic. It falls under the category of Browsers and specifically the subcategory of Add-ons & Tools. This add-on aims to guard the merge of temporary work on Github.

The main purpose of Github - Merge Guard is to prevent Pull-Requests from being merged when there are still fixup/WIP commits present. This feature ensures that only completed and finalized work is merged, avoiding the inclusion of unfinished or work-in-progress commits. By implementing this add-on, users can maintain the integrity and quality of their codebase by ensuring that only fully tested and reviewed code is merged into the main branch.

With its straightforward functionality, Github - Merge Guard provides a valuable tool for developers who want to enforce best practices and maintain a clean and reliable codebase on Github.