OctoLinker

Name: OctoLinker
Rating: 4.8929 (28 reviews)
Author: Stefan Buck

It turns language-specific module-loading statements like include, require or import into links. Depending on the language it will either redirect you to the referenced file or to an external website like a manual page or another service.

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Features & Capabilities

OctoLinker is a powerful browser extension that enhances your GitHub browsing experience by turning language-specific module-loading statements—such as include, require, or import—into direct clickable links. Depending on the programming language, clicking on these links seamlessly redirects you to referenced files within the repository or external resources like manual pages or documentation.

Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, and Opera, OctoLinker streamlines code exploration and helps developers navigate complex projects efficiently without leaving the GitHub interface. Its open-source code is accessible on GitHub and is licensed under MIT, making it a community-driven tool continually improved by developers worldwide.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

6.10.5 Last updated: 2022-11-13

Version code:

5485409

Creation date:

2016-06-09

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
https://github.com/
https://api.github.com/
https://gist.github.com/
https://octolinker-api.now.sh/

Content scripts matches:

github.com
gist.github.com

Size:

190.37KB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 6,262 ▼ 62

Other rankings

#61 in copyright keyword 12 ▼ 1

#78 in broken links keyword 23

#114 in license keyword 5 ▼ 21

#117 in include keyword 20 ▼ 3

#174 in import keyword 37 ▲ 1

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Other platforms

OctoLinker (v6.10.5)

7,000 4.88

(110)

OctoLinker (v6.6.0)

3,259 1.00

(1)

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Developed by:

Stefan Buck

Firefox Add-ons Store

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

Website:

https://octolinker.vercel.app

User Reviews

OctoLinker is praised by users as a must-have Firefox extension for GitHub, providing smooth navigation through project dependencies and related files. It is open source and performs reliably in its intended scope. However, users report that it has stopped working with GitHub's new code view, and it lacks features like linking requirements.txt and support for GitLab platforms, suggesting areas for improvement.

Pros

Highly useful for GitHub users, enhancing navigation of project dependencies and related files.
Open source and functions as described, providing reliable utility.
Considered a favorite Firefox extension by users for its functionality.

Cons

Stopped working with GitHub's new code view, indicating compatibility issues.
Currently lacks support for linking requirements.txt entries.
Does not fully support GitLab.com and private GitLab instances yet.

Recent reviews

by Il*****, 2025-10-17

by 远离*****, 2025-03-29

by 退出*****, 2025-02-15

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Is OctoLinker Safe?

Risk impact

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OctoLinker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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OctoLinker 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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