Material Icons for GitHub

Material icons for the file browser of popular websites like GitHub, Azure, Bitbucket etc.

Material Icons for GitHub - Chrome Extension

"Material Icons for GitHub" is a Chrome extension that replaces the default icons on GitHub and other platforms with those from Visual Studio Code's Material Icon Theme. Instantly recognize file types, configuration files, and project structures at a glance. By utilizing icons from the open-source vscode extension, this tool enhances both your code editor and GitHub experience. Report bugs on the extension's GitHub repository and show your support by starring it!

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Extension stats

By: ma*****@googlegroups.com

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.95

(82)

1 new ratings

Version: 1.10.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-09)

Creation date: 2020-12-22

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
activeTab
scripting

Size: 1.13M

Email: ma*****@googlegroups.com

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

Ranking

# 5,825 ▲ 19

Other rankings

#92 in Developer Tools #4 in icon keyword 35 ▼ 2 #4 in material keyword 26 #19 in github keyword 65 ▼ 3 #156 in replace keyword 24 ▲ 3

Other platforms

Material Icons for Github (v1.10.0)

1,170+ 5.00

(27)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Enhances visual representation of files and folders on GitHub
Beautiful and colorful icons
Makes navigating and distinguishing files easier
Integrates well with Visual Studio Code
User-friendly and intuitive design

Cons

Occasional loading issues on repository pages
Some users reported recent functionality problems
Inconsistent performance for certain users

Most mentioned

Improved visual clarity for code structure
Integration with Visual Studio Code
Attractive design and usability
Loading issues during initial page access
Ability to distinguish files easily without reading extensions

User reviews

The best way to view files and folders on GitHub. I also use this extension in Visual Studio Code.

Matin Tahani, 2025-02-25

Excelent!

Lucas Colombo, 2024-12-15

Good job... Looks good.

Rahul Raveendran, 2024-11-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Material Icons for GitHub requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Material Icons for GitHub has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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