Merlin
Material Icons for Github

Material Icons for Github

Replace the file/folder icons on github file browsers with icons representing the file's type and which tool it is used by.

What is Material Icons for Github?
Material Icons for Github is a Firefox extension which enhances the visibility and identification of file types on Github by changing the default file icons with those from the Visual Studio Code's Material Icon Theme. It pulls icons from an open-source extension and replaces icons on Github, offering a seamless browsing experience for users. Although unaffiliated with Github, it adds value to the users by making file differentiation easier.
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Users: 851 ▲ 11
Rating: 5.00 (19)
Version: 1.8.12 (Last updated: 2024-04-22)
Creation date: 2021-01-12
Weekly download count: 36
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
Size: 715.45K
URLs: Website
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Summary
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Replace GitHub's default icons with icons from Visual Studio Code's Material Icon Theme icons. Use the same icons on your code editor and on github.com, and quickly identify file types, configuration files and project scaffolding at a glance.

This extension pull icons and replacement lists directly from the open source vscode extension https://github.com/PKief/vscode-material-icon-theme.

This extension is not affiliated or endorsed by GitHub in any way.

For bug reports, please open Issues on the extensions repository at https://github.com/Claudiohbsantos/github-material-icons-extension

Don't forget to star the repository if you enjoy using this extension.

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Pros
  • Works without issues
  • Improves aesthetics of Github
  • Helps quickly scan file types
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • No issues experienced
    • Makes Github more beautiful
    • Easy to scan repositories
    Recent reviews
    by Alambic, 2024-02-26
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    Safety
    Risk impact

    Material Icons for Github is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Material Icons for Github if you trust the publisher.

    Risk likelihood

    Material Icons for Github is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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