Icons for GitHub

About

Looking for better visual clarity while browsing GitHub repositories? This extension replaces GitHub’s default file icons with custom Material Design SVG icons. It maps file extensions and common config filenames to specific icons covering a wide range of languages and tools, making navigation faster and easier by giving each file type a distinct visual identity.


Key Features

1) Custom Material Design Icons
 Replaces GitHub’s default file icons with Material Design SVG icons.
2) File Extension Mapping
 Maps file extensions to specific icons for clear identification.
3) Config Filename Support
 Matches common config filenames to the right icons.
4) Faster Repository Navigation
 Improves clarity so browsing repositories feels quicker and easier.


How to Use 

Step 1: Install the Extension
 Install the extension in your browser.
Step 2: Open GitHub
 Go to any GitHub repository.
Step 3: Browse Files
 View files with the replaced Material Design SVG icons.
Step 4: Navigate Faster
 Use the distinct icons to scan and navigate repositories more easily.


Why It Is Useful

This is useful because it improves visual clarity while browsing repositories by replacing default icons with distinct Material Design SVG icons and mapping file types clearly.
Target Audience
It benefits anyone browsing GitHub repositories who wants faster and easier navigation through clearer file type icons.