Overview
Automatically opens non-GitHub links in new tabs when browsing GitHub.com, keeping you on GitHub while accessing external resources.
GitHub Link Opener is a simple, privacy-focused Chrome extension that enhances your GitHub browsing experience by automatically opening non-GitHub links in new tabs. Key Features: • Seamless GitHub Experience: Stay on GitHub while accessing external resources • Automatic Link Handling: No configuration needed - just browse GitHub as usual • Works with All Link Types: Handles absolute, relative, and root-relative URLs • Privacy-Focused: No data collection, no tracking, no external connections • Lightweight: Minimal permissions required - only accesses GitHub.com How It Works: When you click on a link on GitHub.com, the extension checks if it points to a non-GitHub website. If it does, the link automatically opens in a new tab, keeping you on your current GitHub page. Perfect For: • Reading documentation that references external resources • Following links to related projects or tools • Accessing external documentation without losing your place on GitHub • Developers who frequently browse GitHub and need to reference external resources Privacy & Security: • Only runs on GitHub.com pages • Does not collect or transmit any user data • Does not require any special permissions beyond accessing the active tab • Open source and transparent
Details
- Version1.1.1
- UpdatedSeptember 30, 2025
- Offered byakhil.juluru
- Size35.4KiB
- LanguagesEnglish
- Developer
Email
akh98755@gmail.com - Non-traderThis 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
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
