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.
What is Open GitHub in IDE?
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

Users: 39
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.2.3 (Last updated: 2023-09-23)
Creation date: 2019-07-21
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • *://localhost/*
Size: 222.46K
URLs: Website

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Open GitHub in IDE (v1.2.3)
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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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