Open in VSCode

Open Github and Gitlab links in VSCode

Open in VSCode: Chrome Extension to Open Github and Gitlab Links

'Open in VSCode' is a Chrome extension designed to boost productivity. It gives users the ability to open Github and Gitlab links directly in VSCode just by right clicking the link. Customizable options include the ability to open specific lines in a file. It is designed to work ideally with Github and Gitlab, but could potentially operate with other websites.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.75
(4)
Version: 1.4.0 (Last updated: 2022-09-14)
Creation date: 2018-05-04
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • storage
Size: 62.33K

Other platforms

Open Budget (v2.3.0)
4.43 (2,353) 940,270+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Just right click on any link to a file and select "Open in VSCode". You can also click on line links to open the file to the specific file.

Once you have installed, make sure to configure the extension in the options page. You can do this by right clicking on the "Open in VSCode" icon in the extensions bar on chrome, and then selecting "Options".

Troubleshooting

The extension expects the repository you are browsing to already be cloned into the folder in the options page.

Tested with the following websites:

  • Github (no line support)
  • Gitlab
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User reviews

I usually have multiple VS code projects open. Is it possible to make this select the correct project and then open the file?
by Jon Stokes, 2024-05-06

Very good. You Genius Developer
by Xinwoo Kang, 2022-09-24

good!
by Pritam Dhara, 2020-09-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open in VSCode does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Open in VSCode has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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