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@AdamAkhlaq AdamAkhlaq released this 24 Jul 09:16
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🚀 GitHub Clone in VS Code – v1.0.0

I am excited to release v1.0.0 of GitHub Clone in VS Code, a Chrome extension that brings a long-missing convenience to GitHub’s UI: a "Clone in VS Code" button, directly in the Code dropdown.

➡️ Install now on the Chrome Web Store
⭐️ Star this repo to stay updated on future improvements
📝 Enjoying the extension? Leave a review on the Chrome Web Store

🧩 What It Does

  • Adds a "Clone in VS Code" button to all GitHub repositories
  • Instantly opens repos in VS Code
  • Works with both public and private repositories
  • Built with TypeScript and Chrome Manifest V3
  • No tracking, no data collection — completely privacy-focused
  • Lightweight and fast, designed to feel like a native GitHub feature

🛠️ How It Works

The extension generates a vscode:// link based on the repo URL and opens it in your local VS Code instance (you must have VS Code installed and the URL handler enabled). This streamlines the process of cloning and opening a repo locally in seconds.

🧪 Ideal For

  • Developers who want to skip repetitive git clone and cd commands
  • Anyone who prefers fast, mouse-driven workflows
  • Teams and educators introducing GitHub + VS Code to beginners

🔐 Permissions & Security

  • Uses only minimal permissions (activeTab)
  • No cookies, no analytics, no tracking — fully transparent

🧑‍💻 Open Source

Source code is available here: GitHub Repository
Licensed under the MIT License.

💬 Feedback and contributions are welcome! If you run into issues or have feature suggestions, feel free to open an issue or pull request.
⭐ Don’t forget to star the repo to support the project and stay in the loop!
🗣️ Reviews on the Chrome Web Store really help with visibility — thank you!

– Adam

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