GitZip for github
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Quick Look
GitZip is a Chrome extension that allows users to download specific files and folders from GitHub repositories without downloading the entire project.
AI Overview
Who is this for?
Developers and users who need to selectively download parts of GitHub repositories.
Key Features
- → Download specific files or folders
- → Avoid downloading entire repositories
- → Multiple download methods (double-click, context menu, checkboxes)
- → Token management for rate limits
- → Customizable options for selection behavior and theme
Reviews Analysis
Overall Sentiment
Mostly PositiveUsers find GitZip very useful for downloading specific parts of GitHub repositories, though some minor issues with UI or selection have been reported.
Note: AI analysis focuses on the substance and recency of reviews, which may differ from the overall store rating.
What Users Love
- ✓ Saves time by not needing to download entire repositories.
- ✓ Offers flexible download options including context menu and item selection.
- ✓ Useful for managing specific code snippets or assets.
Points to Consider
- × Occasional UI glitches or issues with item selection.
- × Requires token generation for rate limits, which can be an extra step.
Official Description
From the Developer
It can make the sub-directories and files of github repository as zip and download it
Why GitZip:
- You DO NOT have to download the whole project just for those few files/folders you need.
Usage:
- Browse any Github repository page.
- Two ways to download: 2.1. Choose the items: 2.1.1. In default, you can double click on items or check the checkbox on the front of items. 2.1.2. Click download button at the bottom-right of the page. 2.2. In context menu: 2.2.1. Click "GitZip Download" > "Whole Repository" or "Current Folder". 2.2.2. Move the mouse cursor on the item and click "GitZip Download" > "Selected Folder/File". 2.2.3. Click "GitZip Download" > "Checked Items" after doing 2-1-1.
- See the progress dashboard and wait for browser trigger download.
- Get the ZIP file.
Options: "How to select" for item selecting behaviour and "theme" for dark or light themes.
Get Token:
- If you see the "Rate Limit" warning message on progress dashboard, you should get the Github API access token for upgrade rate limit. GitZip provide a convenient way for it:
- Click GitZip Extension icon on your browser.
- Click "Normal" or "Private" link beside "Get Token".
- Authorize GitZip permission on Github auth page.
- Back to repo page automatically.
- Continue to use.
About GA usage: Default GA (Google Analytics) collection. Technically, now we are unable to collect any other informations in Manifest V3 spec.
Support Us by donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gitzip
Revision: 1.0.4:
- Fix item selection in root view.
- Disable whole project download in contextmenu.
1.0.3: Fix checkbox position in table cell.
1.0.2:
- Compatible with new UI (In feature preview called: New Code Search and Code View)
- Fix a bug about saving personal token.
1.0.1:
- Enhance popstate detection.
- Deprecate ".repository-content" selector for items detection.
1.0.0:
- More download ways in context menu.
- Can change settings in options page for item selecting behaviour and theme.
- Can use checkbox to select item.
- Migrate to Manifest V3 spec.
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Key Info
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Rating:
4.2/5.0
(177 ratings)
- Users:100,000
- Version:1.0.4
- Updated:Mar 11, 2024
- Developer:Visit Website →
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