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8chan Collapsible Thread Chains/Nested Inline Replies

Make quote links collapsible with indented hierarchy. Override panelBacklinks behavior.

As of 2025-04-19. See the latest version.

نووسەر
ガキぺろぺろ
Ratings
0 0 0
وەشان
1.5.9
Created
2025-04-19
Updated
2025-04-19
Size
5.48 KB
مۆڵەت
MIT
Applies to

Collapsible Thread Chains / Nested Inline Replies

A userscript that enhances the readability of threaded discussions on 8chan by making quote links collapsible with indented hierarchy.

Features

  • Collapsible Quote Chains: Click on quote links to expand/collapse the quoted post inline
  • Hierarchical Indentation: Nested quotes are indented to visualize reply depth
  • Quote Previews: Hover over backlinks to preview quoted posts
  • Clean Interface: Removes default backlink panels and streamlines post borders
  • Quick Reply Integration: First quote link in each post triggers quick reply
  • Dynamic Loading: Works with dynamically loaded content (MutationObserver)

Installation

  1. Requires a userscript manager like Tampermonkey or Violentmonkey
  2. Click here to install
  3. Script will automatically run on supported 8chan domains

Supported Sites

Technical Details

  • Uses WeakMap to manage link-container relationships
  • Implements event delegation for dynamic content
  • Custom CSS for visual hierarchy and tooltips
  • Processes cloned elements to maintain functionality

Styling

The script applies several CSS improvements:

  • Indented collapsible containers
  • Clean border styling for posts
  • Tooltip styling for quote previews
  • Hidden default backlink panels

Version History

  • 1.5.9: Current version with hover previews and improved nesting

Known Issues

  • May require adjustment if site markup changes
  • Very deep nesting might impact performance

License

MIT - Free to use and modify