# GitHub Clone Helper

> Adds 'git clone' before HTTPS and SSH clone URLs on GitHub.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/github-clone-helper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/github-clone-helper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `github-clone-helper`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ercan Ermis
- **Category:** download-management,appearance,other
- **Daily users:** 3
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-06-25
- **First published:** 2023-06-24
- **Size:** 12 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/github-clone-helper/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/flightlesstux/github-clone-helper/issues](https://github.com/flightlesstux/github-clone-helper/issues)

## Description

GitHub Clone Helper is a Firefox add-on that adds 'git clone' before HTTPS and SSH clone URLs on GitHub. It streamlines the cloning process by automatically inserting 'git clone' before the clone URLs, making it easier to copy and paste the entire command. The extension respects user privacy and works seamlessly on GitHub pages. Install GitHub Clone Helper today for a smoother, more efficient GitHub journey.

## Rankings

- #54,370 — Overall
- #144 — github

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `clipboardWrite`
- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `github.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: github.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/github-clone-helper)