GitFolderDownloader Download Button

Git Folder Downloader Download Button

Git Folder Downloader Download Button is a lightweight browser extension that enhances GitHub’s UI by adding a smart “Download” button directly inside GitHub repository, folder, and file menus.

It integrates seamlessly with the Git Folder Downloader API to allow downloading repositories, folders, or files with custom names, while matching GitHub’s native design and theme.

✨ Features

🎯 Context-aware download button

The button automatically adapts based on where you are on GitHub:

🧠 Smart name detection

• Auto-detects:
• Repository name → owner-repo
• Folder name → folder-name
• File name → file.ext
• Pre-fills the name in popup
• Fully editable by user

🪟 Custom popup

• GitHub-styled modal
• Cancel / Download actions
• ESC key support
• Click-safe (no accidental downloads)

🎨 Auto GitHub theme detection

• Matches Light and Dark GitHub themes
• Uses GitHub CSS variables for native look
• Updates automatically when theme changes

⚡ Technical highlights

• Fully client-side
• No external libraries
• SPA-safe (GitHub Turbo / PJAX supported)
• No duplicate buttons
• Injects button at top of menus
• Zero interference with GitHub functionality

🔗 How it works

When clicked, the extension opens:

https://GitFolderDownloader.github.io/api/?url=<GITHUB_URL>&name=<CUSTOM_NAME>

Example:

https://GitFolderDownloader.github.io/api/?url=https://github.com/user/repo/tree/main/src&name=src

🛡 Permissions Used

• Only https://github.com/* → Required to inject the download button into GitHub UI

📜 License

GPL 3 License – free to use, modify, and distribute.

⭐ Credits

• GitFolderDownloader Wiki
• MicroResearch Corporation