GitHub Clone with VS Code icon

GitHub Clone with VS Code

by Krytech · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Adds an 'Open with VS Code' button to GitHub repositories for direct cloning

Users
19
+3 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#154K
#128K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 6 Apr 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
01020Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 19 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About GitHub Clone with VS Code

Open GitHub repositories directly in Visual Studio Code with a single click. This extension adds a sleek, blue VS Code button to GitHub's repository interface. FEATURES: • Elegant integration: Adds a blue VS Code button to GitHub's tab navigation (alongside HTTPS/SSH/GitHub CLI) • One-click workflow: Clone and open repositories in VS Code without manual copying of URLs • Visual design: Official VS Code icon with a distinctive blue wireframe border • Seamless experience: Works with GitHub's modern UI across different repository pages INSTALLATION: Visit the Chrome Web Store page, click "Add to Chrome" and confirm the installation when prompted. USAGE: Navigate to any GitHub repository Look for the VS Code button in the tab navigation area (next to HTTPS/SSH/GitHub CLI) Click the VS Code button to clone and open the repository in VS Code HOW IT WORKS: This extension uses the vscode:// URL protocol to communicate with Visual Studio Code. When you click the VS Code button, it instructs VS Code to clone the current repository and open it in a new window. REQUIREMENTS: • Google Chrome browser (or any Chromium-based browser like Edge, Brave, etc.) • Visual Studio Code installed on your system • VS Code must be configured to handle the vscode:// protocol (this is typically set up by default during installation) PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS: This extension: • Only runs on GitHub repository pages • Does not collect any personal data • Does not modify repository contents • Only adds UI elements to enhance your workflow This extension requires access to GitHub repository pages in order to inject a 'Clone with VS Code' button into the GitHub interface. The permission is strictly used to enhance the user experience by providing a direct link between GitHub repositories and Visual Studio Code.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−5.0%00.00
30 days+3+18.8%00.00
6 months+5+35.7%00.00
1 year+7+58.3%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.16 Apr 2025

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
6 Apr 2025
Size
49 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
mmkognagidjmlpabgdkikafmndaomlhk

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2

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