Codext

Code viewer and editor embedded in your browser!
What is Codext?
Codext is a powerful Chrome extension that brings the Monaco Editor to your browser, allowing you to view and edit code from online file systems, local files, API responses, GitLab/Bitbucket raw files, and more. It offers syntax highlighting, code formatting, section folding, and the ability to export changes locally. Get a seamless code editing experience with Codext!

Extension stats

Users: 252 ▲ 17
Rating: 5.00 (4)
Version: 1.1.2 (Last updated: 2021-12-13)
Creation date: 2019-10-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • notifications
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 2.60M

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Extension summary

Codext harnesses the power of the Monaco Editor by dynamically inserting it into code webpages. In addition to standard editor features such as syntax highlighting, section folding and code formatting, this extension allows users to interact with documents and export changes locally.

Codext will help you out with the following tasks: ● displaying code from online file systems or repositories. ● opening and viewing local files in your browser. ● prettifying API responses (e.g. GET requests returning JSON). ● making quick changes to files and downloading those changes locally. ● viewing GitLab/Bitbucket raw files in a proper editor. ● and any use-case you can think of!

Head over to the official repository for more information (https://github.com/bbc/codext) and feel free to give us feedback!

Note: the extension is packaged from the BBC's open-source Codext repository (Apache 2.0), but this non official distribution is not endorsed by the organisation.

User reviews

Thank you
by Vytenis K (FDisk), 2023-07-20

so cool
by alaska Canyon, 2020-04-05

This is really useful tool for viewing source code in browser. Does syntax highlighting and formatting
by Mika Leppala, 2018-10-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Codext has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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