GitZip

Name: GitZip
Rating: 4.566 (53 reviews)
Author: KinoLien

By: KinoLien

It can make the sub-directories and files of github repository as zip and download it.

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Features & Capabilities

GitZip is a handy Chrome extension that simplifies downloading from GitHub repositories by allowing users to select specific files or folders to download as ZIP archives. Instead of cloning an entire repository, GitZip enables quick, targeted downloads, saving time and bandwidth.

Features include multiple selection modes, progress tracking, dark/light theme options, and integration with GitHub API tokens to bypass rate limits. Users can download entire repos, current folders, or individually checked items directly from the GitHub interface using intuitive context menus and a streamlined dashboard. GitZip is ideal for developers and anyone needing only parts of large GitHub projects.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.0.2 Last updated: 2023-08-21

Version code:

5611687

Creation date:

2017-10-26

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Permissions:

storage
activeTab
contextMenus
theme
*://github.com/*
https://api.github.com/repos/*

Content scripts matches:

github.com
kinolien.github.io
gitzip.org

Size:

355.93KB

Email:

mi*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-19

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Ranking

# 1,631 ▲ 2

Other rankings

#149 in Download Management ▲ 1

#255 in Other extensions ▼ 1

#69 in gif keyword 25 ▲ 1

#100 in upgrade keyword 36 ▲ 4

#130 in cursors keyword 67 ▼ 1

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GitZip for github (v1.0.5)

100,000 4.13

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Developed by:

KinoLien

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gitzip/

Email:

mi*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://github.com/GitZip/firefox-addons

User Reviews

GitZip is a highly useful Firefox add-on that enables users to selectively download files or folders from GitHub repos without cloning entire repositories, making it ideal for developers. It is praised for its simplicity, efficiency, and time-saving capability. However, some users face issues such as limited platform support (GitHub only), problems accessing the extension icon for authentication, bugs with large folder downloads, and functionality bugs preventing downloads of folders. Despite these drawbacks, it remains a popular and recommended tool for managing GitHub downloads efficiently.

Pros

Allows selective downloads of individual folders or files from GitHub repositories, saving time and bandwidth.
User-friendly and simple interface, with easy right-click functionality.
Lightweight and efficient, not bogging down the browser.
Ideal for developers to quickly grab specific code snippets or project assets.
Works perfectly for many users and is highly recommended.

Cons

Limited to GitHub only; does not support other platforms like GitLab or Bitbucket.
Some users report issues with the add-on icon being grayed out or inaccessible, preventing authentication and download of private files.
Occasional glitches with large folders failing to zip properly.
Double-click folder functionality not working properly in recent versions, restricting downloads to single files.
Add-on sometimes does not work on certain Firefox versions despite token or browser config attempts.

Recent reviews

by Pf*****, 2026-06-14

by Ze*****, 2025-07-12

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gitzip – Effortless GitHub Repository Downloads Gitzip is a fantastic Firefox extension for developers and GitHub users who frequently need to download specific folders or files from large repositories. Instead of cloning the entire repo, Gitzip lets you download only the parts you need, saving time and bandwidth. Pros: ✅ Selective downloads: Allows you to download individual folders or files from GitHub repos. ✅ Time-saving convenience: No need to clone massive repositories just to grab a small section. ✅ User-friendly interface: Simple right-click functionality makes it easy to use. ✅ Lightweight and efficient: Works quickly without bogging down your browser. ✅ Perfect for developers: Ideal for grabbing specific code snippets or project assets. Cons: ❌ GitHub-only: Limited to GitHub—doesn’t support other Git platforms like GitLab or Bitbucket. ❌ Occasional glitches: Very large folders may sometimes fail to zip properly. 💡 Overall, Gitzip is a must-have Firefox extension for developers and coders. It streamlines the GitHub download process, making it easier and faster to get exactly what you need. Highly recommended!

by Do*****, 2025-03-30

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Is GitZip Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

GitZip requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: github.com, github.io, gitzip.org
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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