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.

Material Icons for Github - Firefox Add-on

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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Add-on stats

Users: 1,151
-1
Rating: 5.00
(25)
Version: 1.8.33 (Last updated: 2025-01-07)
Creation date: 2021-01-12
Weekly download count: 32
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size: 1.10M
URLs: Website

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Material Icons for GitHub (v1.8.33)
4.95 (78) 20,000
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Material Icons for GitHub (v1.8.26)
5.00 (2) 1,582
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Add-on 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.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works super nicely, no issues experienced at all.
  • Great small extension that does what it promises.
  • Awesome extension! It helps you quickly scan the file types in a repository.
  • Makes GitHub more beautiful.
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • Works super nicely, no issues experienced at all.
    • Great small extension that does what it promises.
    • Makes GitHub more beautiful.
    User reviews
    by He, 2024-12-28
    by Baptiste, 2024-12-28
    by Firefox user 18619715, 2024-11-24
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    Add-on safety

    Risk impact

    Material Icons for Github requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

    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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