# OctoLinker

> 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.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/octolinker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/octolinker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `octolinker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stefan Buck
- **Category:** web-development,other
- **Daily users:** 326
- **Rating:** 4.89 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.10.5
- **Last updated:** 2022-11-13
- **First published:** 2016-06-09
- **Size:** 190 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/octolinker/)
- **Website:** [https://octolinker.vercel.app](https://octolinker.vercel.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/octolinker/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/octolinker/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #6,451 — Overall
- #63 — copyright
- #79 — broken links
- #97 — license
- #124 — include
- #189 — import

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

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

### Content script matches

- `github.com`
- `gist.github.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

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

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## Review summary

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.

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