<!--IssueSummary start--> <details> <summary> Everyone can contribute. [Help move this issue forward](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/developer-relations/contributor-success/community-contributors-workflows/#contributor-links) while earning points, leveling up and collecting rewards. </summary> - [Work on this issue](https://contributors.gitlab.com/manage-issue?action=work&projectId=278964&issueIid=332568) - [Close this issue](https://contributors.gitlab.com/manage-issue?action=close&projectId=278964&issueIid=332568) </details> <!--IssueSummary end--> <!-- This template is a great use for issues that are feature::additions or technical tasks for larger issues.--> ### Proposal Currently, we use the `gl-hover-load` to preload Blobs when the `highlight_js` feature flag is enabled. This is a proposal to implement the same enhancement when the `highlight_js` is disabled. | type | `:highlight_js` enabled | preloads | | ------ | ------ | ------ | | directory | **true** | :white_check_mark: | | blob | **true** | :white_check_mark: | | directory | **false** | :white_check_mark: | | blob | **false** | :x: <-- (this issue) |