Open GitHub in IDE
Open files in VSCode or PHPStorm directly from GitHub, assuming the repository you are working on is cloned on your computer. When a fragment of a file is displayed, your IDE opens the file and puts the cursor at the desired line.
Open GitHub in IDE - Firefox Add-on
Open GitHub in IDE is a Firefox add-on that allows you to open files in your IDE directly from GitHub. It supports popular IDEs like VS Code and PhpStorm, assuming the repository is cloned on your computer. When a file fragment is displayed, your IDE opens the file and puts the cursor at the desired line.
Add-on stats
Rating: 5.00 
(2)
Creation date: 2019-07-21
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- *://localhost/*
Size: 222.46K
URLs: Website
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Add-on summary
This extension allows you to open files in your IDE directly from GitHub, assuming the repository you are working on is cloned on your computer. When a fragment of a file is displayed, your IDE opens the file and puts the cursor at the desired line.
Supported IDEs:
- VS Code
- VSCodium
- VS Code Insiders
- PhpStorm
- IntelliJ IDEA
- Any JetBrains editor (using built-in web server)
- WebStorm (not tested yet)
- GoLand
- CLion
WSL with the Ubuntu distribution is also supported on VS Code, VSCodium and VS Code Insiders for Windows.
Feel free to open an issue on GitHub if you detect a bug or a missing feature!
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Open GitHub in IDE requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Open GitHub in IDE has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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