GitZip

It can make the sub-directories and files of github repository as zip and download it.

GitZip - The Smart Way To Access GitHub Files | Firefox Add-on

GitZip is a Firefox add-on designed for GitHub users. It allows you to conveniently download individual directories and files from any GitHub repository. Instead of downloading the whole project, you can save time and storage by choosing what you need. With GitZip, checking and downloading specific project elements becomes simple, intuitive, and efficient. GitZip also provides access tokens to upgrade the rate limit for power users and supports both dark and light theme options.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: KinoLien
Daily users: 3,761
14
Rating: 4.55
(51)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-08-21)
Version code: 5611687
Creation date: 2017-10-26
Weekly download count: 63
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • theme
  • *://github.com/*
  • https://api.github.com/repos/*
Size: 364.47K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

GitZip for github (v1.0.4)
100,000 4.19 (172)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very useful for downloading files from GitHub
  • Works perfectly for many users
  • Great for single file downloads
  • Useful for managing downloads from GitHub repositories
Cons
  • Icon is often unclickable or not visible
  • Issues with multi-file downloads or accessing certain features
  • Not working consistently on newer Firefox versions
  • Some users experienced bugs or missing functionality
Most mentioned
  • Difficulty in finding or clicking the GitZip icon
  • Problems with downloading multiple files or entire repositories
  • General bugs affecting functionality in Firefox
User reviews

Very useful, thanks for this👍🏻

This is a great add-on, but I met an issue when I tried to click the icon in FireFox. The icon is in gray, and I cannot click it, thus I can't open the API page to authenticate and download my private files. Hope to get some help.
by Doin4, 2024-12-08
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

GitZip requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: github.com, github.io, gitzip.org
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of GitZip. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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