GitZip for github Firefox

GitZip for github

By: KO66
It can make the sub-directories and files of github repository as zip and download it

Features & Capabilities

Why GitZip:

  • You DO NOT have to download the whole project just for those few files/folders you need.

Usage:

  1. Browse any Github repository page.
  2. Two ways to download: 2.1. Choose the items: 2.1.1. In default, you can double click on items or check the checkbox on the front of items. 2.1.2. Click download button at the bottom-right of the page. 2.2. In context menu: 2.2.1. Click "GitZip Download" > "Whole Repository" or "Current Folder". 2.2.2. Move the mouse cursor on the item and click "GitZip Download" > "Selected Folder/File". 2.2.3. Click "GitZip Download" > "Checked Items" after doing 2-1-1.
  3. See the progress dashboard and wait for browser trigger download.
  4. Get the ZIP file.

Options: "How to select" for item selecting behaviour and "theme" for dark or light themes.

Get Token:

  • If you see the "Rate Limit" warning message on progress dashboard, you should get the Github API access token for upgrade rate limit. GitZip provide a convenient way for it:
  1. Click GitZip Extension icon on your browser.
  2. Click "Normal" or "Private" link beside "Get Token".
  3. Authorize GitZip permission on Github auth page.
  4. Back to repo page automatically.
  5. Continue to use.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on
By:
KO66
Daily users:
135 6
Version:
1.0.4 Last updated: 2025-08-03
Version code:
6001940
Creation date:
2025-07-31
Risk:
High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • https://api.github.com/*
  • *://github.com/*
  • *://kinolien.github.io/gitzip/*
  • *://gitzip.org/gettoken/success
Content scripts matches:
  • github.com
  • kinolien.github.io
  • gitzip.org
Size:
373.17KB
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-19
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
KO66
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gitzip-for-github/

Is GitZip for github Safe?

Risk impact
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GitZip for github 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 for github is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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