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GitHub Clone with VS Code

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Overview

Adds an 'Open with VS Code' button to GitHub repositories for direct cloning

Open GitHub repositories directly in Visual Studio Code with a single click. This extension adds a sleek, blue VS Code button to GitHub's repository interface. FEATURES: • Elegant integration: Adds a blue VS Code button to GitHub's tab navigation (alongside HTTPS/SSH/GitHub CLI) • One-click workflow: Clone and open repositories in VS Code without manual copying of URLs • Visual design: Official VS Code icon with a distinctive blue wireframe border • Seamless experience: Works with GitHub's modern UI across different repository pages INSTALLATION: Visit the Chrome Web Store page, click "Add to Chrome" and confirm the installation when prompted. USAGE: Navigate to any GitHub repository Look for the VS Code button in the tab navigation area (next to HTTPS/SSH/GitHub CLI) Click the VS Code button to clone and open the repository in VS Code HOW IT WORKS: This extension uses the vscode:// URL protocol to communicate with Visual Studio Code. When you click the VS Code button, it instructs VS Code to clone the current repository and open it in a new window. REQUIREMENTS: • Google Chrome browser (or any Chromium-based browser like Edge, Brave, etc.) • Visual Studio Code installed on your system • VS Code must be configured to handle the vscode:// protocol (this is typically set up by default during installation) PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS: This extension: • Only runs on GitHub repository pages • Does not collect any personal data • Does not modify repository contents • Only adds UI elements to enhance your workflow This extension requires access to GitHub repository pages in order to inject a 'Clone with VS Code' button into the GitHub interface. The permission is strictly used to enhance the user experience by providing a direct link between GitHub repositories and Visual Studio Code.

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Details

  • Version
    1.0.1
  • Updated
    April 6, 2025
  • Offered by
    Krytech
  • Size
    49.49KiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Email
    krytech.works@gmail.com
  • Non-trader
    This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

Privacy

The developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data.

This developer declares that your data is

  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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