GitLab Open in Editor

Add button to GitLab files/diffs to open them in your local editor. Currently supports VSCode, Emacs, and Rider.
What is GitLab Open in Editor?
GitLab Open in Editor is a Chrome extension that adds icons next to GitLab files to open them in your local editor. It supports Visual Studio Code, Emacs, and JetBrains Rider.

Extension stats

Users: 26 ▼ -5
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2022-10-25)
Creation date: 2020-10-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 296.96K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Adding this extension creates icons in Gitlab next to the built-in "Copy File Path" icon that, when clicked, will open that file in your editor.

For any project in Gitlab, you specify the location on your computer where that project has been cloned. You also specify the project's name. This extension will add a link for Visual Studio Code, Emacs, and/or JetBrains Rider to open the file shown in a diff in your editor at the line displayed.

Visual Studio Code will work out of the box. Emacs requires the installation of Emacs URL Handler on macOS. (https://github.com/typester/emacs-handler). Rider requires the JetBrains Toolbox (https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox-app/) and for Rider to have been installed via the Toolbox

Extension safety

Risk impact

GitLab Open in Editor requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GitLab Open in Editor has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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