GitHub Smart Downloader

Tracking since May 3, 2026.

Changelog

• Jun 2, 2026
  description

  Here is the clean, plain-text version of the description, completely free of markdown or asterisks, ready to be pasted
    directly into the Chrome Web Store:
  
    GitHub Smart Downloader: The Intelligent Way to Get What You Need
  
    Stop downloading massive repositories just to grab a few files or a single folder. GitHub Smart Downloader is the
    fastest, most intuitive extension for developers, students, and researchers who want precise control over their GitHub
    downloads.
  
    Unlike other tools that force clumsy context menus, break with GitHub UI updates, or require confusing token setups,
    GitHub Smart Downloader integrates seamlessly into your workflow. It does the heavy lifting behind the scenes,
    intelligently gathering your selections so you can focus on your code.
  
    Why It Is the Smartest Choice:
  
    Download Only What You Need: Effortlessly download specific GitHub folders or individual files directly from the
    repository page. Skip the heavy git clone and save your bandwidth.
  
    Intelligent Zip Packaging: Select multiple items across a repository, and GitHub Smart Downloader will automatically
    organize and package them into a single, clean ZIP archive with the original folder structure preserved.
  
    Ultra-Fast and Reliable: Built with an advanced caching engine that dramatically reduces GitHub API requests. This
    means faster downloads, no hanging loading screens, and no frustrating rate limits interrupting your work.
  
    Beautifully Native Integration: No clunky buttons or messy overlays. Enjoy a clean interface that feels like a natural
    extension of GitHub itself, fully supporting both Light and Dark modes.
  
    Uncompromising Security: Everything happens locally right inside your browser. We do not track you, we do not use
    third-party analytics, and your private data never leaves your machine.
  
    How to Use It:
     1. Browse any public GitHub repository.
     2. Select the files or folders you want using the seamless, built-in checkboxes.
     3. Click the smart download button and immediately get your organized ZIP file.
  
    If you are looking for a reliable GitHub folder downloader, a way to download specific files instantly, or simply a
    smarter alternative to cloning, GitHub Smart Downloader is the only tool you need. Clean, fast, and secure.

  GitHub Smart Downloader pulls any GitHub repo, folder, or hand-picked
  file into a ZIP without cloning. No CLI, no context menus, no waiting
  for git to copy half a gigabyte of node_modules you'll never read.
  
  What it does
  
  • Download a single file, a folder, or whole repos straight from the
    repo page.
  • Pick files and folders with checkboxes and bundle them in one ZIP,
    with the original directory structure preserved.
  • Switch branches from the popup. The branch picker has live search
    and shows every branch in the repo, not just the default.
  • Skip node_modules forever. Built-in exclusion packs for Node.js,
    Python, Java, build output, and logs apply automatically when you
    download a full repo. Custom packs are one field away.
  • Cancel any download mid-flight. Progress, file counts, and ETA in a
    toast.
  
  Why it stays out of your way
  
  • Lives inside GitHub's own UI. No floating buttons, no overlays you
    have to dismiss. Light and dark modes follow your GitHub theme.
  • A shared archive cache means downloading three folders from the same
    repo only hits the GitHub API once.
  • Add a Personal Access Token to lift the API limit from 60 to 5,000
    requests per hour. The token is encrypted with AES-GCM before it
    hits Chrome storage and never leaves your browser.
  
  Open source (MIT) and self-contained. No telemetry, no third-party
  servers, no account.
  
  How to use it
  
  1. Open any GitHub repo.
  2. Pick a branch, tick the files or folders you want.
  3. Click Download. Get the ZIP.

• May 9, 2026
  description

  Git-Downer is a high-performance browser extension for developers who need granular control over GitHub downloads.
  Key Features:
  - Download specific folders or files without cloning the whole repo.
  - Package multiple selections into a single, clean ZIP archive.
  - Shared archive caching reduces API calls and network usage.
  - Secure, local processing ensures your tokens never leave your browser.
  - Native-feeling UI with full Light/Dark mode support.

  Here is the clean, plain-text version of the description, completely free of markdown or asterisks, ready to be pasted
    directly into the Chrome Web Store:
  
    GitHub Smart Downloader: The Intelligent Way to Get What You Need
  
    Stop downloading massive repositories just to grab a few files or a single folder. GitHub Smart Downloader is the
    fastest, most intuitive extension for developers, students, and researchers who want precise control over their GitHub
    downloads.
  
    Unlike other tools that force clumsy context menus, break with GitHub UI updates, or require confusing token setups,
    GitHub Smart Downloader integrates seamlessly into your workflow. It does the heavy lifting behind the scenes,
    intelligently gathering your selections so you can focus on your code.
  
    Why It Is the Smartest Choice:
  
    Download Only What You Need: Effortlessly download specific GitHub folders or individual files directly from the
    repository page. Skip the heavy git clone and save your bandwidth.
  
    Intelligent Zip Packaging: Select multiple items across a repository, and GitHub Smart Downloader will automatically
    organize and package them into a single, clean ZIP archive with the original folder structure preserved.
  
    Ultra-Fast and Reliable: Built with an advanced caching engine that dramatically reduces GitHub API requests. This
    means faster downloads, no hanging loading screens, and no frustrating rate limits interrupting your work.
  
    Beautifully Native Integration: No clunky buttons or messy overlays. Enjoy a clean interface that feels like a natural
    extension of GitHub itself, fully supporting both Light and Dark modes.
  
    Uncompromising Security: Everything happens locally right inside your browser. We do not track you, we do not use
    third-party analytics, and your private data never leaves your machine.
  
    How to Use It:
     1. Browse any public GitHub repository.
     2. Select the files or folders you want using the seamless, built-in checkboxes.
     3. Click the smart download button and immediately get your organized ZIP file.
  
    If you are looking for a reliable GitHub folder downloader, a way to download specific files instantly, or simply a
    smarter alternative to cloning, GitHub Smart Downloader is the only tool you need. Clean, fast, and secure.

• May 9, 2026
  name

  Git-Downer

  GitHub Smart Downloader

Permissions & access

Permissions

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Host access

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