GitHub Clone in VS Code

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Adds a 'Clone in VS Code' button to GitHub repositories as if it were a native feature for instant one-click cloning.

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Description from store Transform your GitHub workflow with instant VS Code integration. This extension adds a native "Clone in VS Code" button that makes repository cloning effortless and lightning-fast. WHAT THIS EXTENSION DOES GitHub Clone in VS Code seamlessly integrates with GitHub's interface by adding a "Clone in VS Code" button directly to every repository page. When you click the familiar green "Code" button on any GitHub repository, you'll now see "Clone in VS Code" as the very first option in the dropdown menu. One click instantly opens Visual Studio Code with the repository's clone dialog pre-populated and ready to go. WHY YOU NEED THIS EXTENSION Eliminates Tedious Manual Steps: Stop copying repository URLs, switching to your terminal, typing git clone commands, and navigating to the right folder. This extension reduces a 5-step process into a single click, saving you time on every repository you want to work with. Feels Like a Native GitHub Feature: The button integrates so seamlessly with GitHub's existing interface that you'll forget it's a third-party extension. It matches GitHub's design language perfectly and appears exactly where you'd expect it to be. Works Everywhere, Instantly: • All public repositories • Private repositories (with your access) • Organisation repositories • Forked repositories • Any repository you can view on GitHub PERFECT FOR THESE USERS Software Developers who frequently explore and clone repositories for work, learning, or contributing to open source projects. Instead of the copy-paste-terminal dance, just click and code. Students and Learners who want to quickly examine code from tutorials, courses, or interesting projects they discover. Go from "that looks cool" to "let me try this locally" in seconds. DevOps Engineers managing multiple repositories and needing quick access to various codebases without the friction of manual cloning. Open Source Contributors who regularly clone repositories to review code, submit pull requests, or contribute to projects. HOW IT WORKS (STEP BY STEP) 1. Browse GitHub normally - Visit any repository page as you usually do 2. Click the "Code" button - The familiar green button you already know 3. See "Clone in VS Code" first - Your new option appears at the top of the dropdown 4. Click once - VS Code opens instantly with the clone dialog ready 5. Start coding immediately - No terminal commands, no manual setup required The extension uses VS Code's built-in vscode:// URL protocol, which means it works with VS Code's official cloning mechanism - the same one you'd use if you manually opened VS Code and chose "Clone Repository." WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUR WORKFLOW Speed: What used to take 30+ seconds now takes 3 seconds Convenience: No more switching between browser, terminal, and editor Accuracy: No more typos in repository URLs or clone commands Focus: Stay in your development flow without workflow interruptions PRIVACY AND SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST • Zero data collection - We don't store, track, or transmit any of your information • Minimal permissions - Only accesses GitHub.com to add the button • No external requests - Everything happens locally in your browser • Open source - Full transparency with publicly available code • No analytics - Your browsing and repository activity stays private TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE Built with modern web standards using TypeScript and Chrome Manifest V3 for enhanced security and performance. The extension is lightweight (under 50KB), loads instantly, and has zero impact on your browser's performance or GitHub's loading speed. CROSS-BROWSER COMPATIBILITY Works perfectly in Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and all Chromium-based browsers. The same seamless experience regardless of your browser preference. INSTALLATION IS INSTANT One click to install, zero configuration required. The extension starts working immediately on every GitHub page you visit. No setup, no preferences to configure, no learning curve. WHAT DEVELOPERS ARE SAYING This extension solves a real pain point that every developer faces: the friction between discovering interesting code on GitHub and actually working with it locally. It's the kind of simple tool that makes you wonder why GitHub doesn't include this functionality by default. THE BOTTOM LINE If you use GitHub and VS Code (and who doesn't?), this extension will save you time on every single repository you clone. It's free, secure, lightweight, and does exactly what it promises with zero hassle. Install now and experience the most seamless GitHub-to-VS Code workflow you've ever used. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: • VS Code installed on your system • Chrome/Chromium-based browser • Access to GitHub repositories you want to clone File Size: ~50KB Languages: English Updates: Automatic through Chrome Web Store

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(2025-08-04) לירן בלומנברג: Makes cloning from GitHub to VS Code effortless feels like a native feature. Super useful for speeding up my workflow. Great job!
(2025-07-28) Vishavjeet Singh: helpful product

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