Enhance Your GitHub Experience with This Extension

GitHub Link Opener is a free Chrome extension designed to improve the browsing experience on GitHub.com by automatically opening non-GitHub links in new tabs. This tool allows users to access external resources without losing their current page, making it particularly useful for developers and researchers who often navigate between GitHub and other documentation or project pages. Its lightweight design ensures minimal permissions are required, focusing solely on GitHub.com to maintain a seamless workflow.

The extension operates effortlessly in the background, requiring no configuration or setup. It effectively handles various types of links, including absolute, relative, and root-relative URLs, ensuring that all external resources are opened efficiently. With a strong emphasis on user privacy, GitHub Link Opener does not collect or transmit any user data, making it a secure choice for those concerned about privacy while browsing.

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App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    1.1.1

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    chrome

  • Language

    English

  • Developer

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GitHub Link Opener has been thoroughly scanned by our advanced security systems and verified by industry-leading partners. This file comes from the official developer and has passed all our security checks, showing no signs of viruses, malware, or spyware.