GitHub Copy

Lets you click file paths and branch names to copy them to your clipboard.
What is GitHub Copy?
GitHub Copy is a Chrome extension that lets you click on file paths and branch names to quickly copy them to your clipboard. No need to manually select or use keyboard shortcuts, simply click and paste.

Extension stats

By: coley
Users: 19 ▼ -2
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 0.5 (Last updated: 2015-07-31)
Creation date: 2015-07-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • clipboardWrite
  • http://github.com/
  • https://github.com/
Size: 43.10K

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Extension summary

GitHub Copy allows you to copy file paths and branch names to your clipboard just by clicking on them. Once you click on a file path or branch name, you will be notified that it has been copied to your system clipboard. This extension makes trivial to jump right into the file you need. You don't have to fumble with selecting text or triple clicking the line to highlight it's entirety, nor do you have to press the keyboard shortcut for copy on your system. All you have to do is click and paste.

GitHub Repo: https://github.com/srcoley/github_copy_file_path

User reviews

If you're a developer and you ever find yourself highlighting and copying file paths or branch names in Github, stop doing that and get this extension. It copies them with a click. It's super easy and unobtrusive, the way a helper application should be.
by Steven Hirlston, 2014-12-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GitHub Copy requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GitHub Copy has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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