GitHub Link Opener
Automatically opens non-GitHub links in new tabs when browsing GitHub.com, keeping you on GitHub while accessing external resources.
As of May 2026, GitHub Link Opener has 59 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Developer Tools category.
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1 reviews
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Version
1.1.1
Manifest V3
History
4 snapshotsTracking since Apr 21, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 61 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.1.1 |
| May 6, 2026 | 61 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.1.1 |
| May 17, 2026 | 73 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.1.1 |
| May 31, 2026 | 65 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.1.1 |
| Now | 59 | 5.00 | 1 | 1.1.1 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- None declared
- Host access
- *://github.com/*
Screenshots
About
GitHub Link Opener is a simple, privacy-focused Chrome extension that enhances your GitHub browsing experience by automatically opening non-GitHub links in new tabs. Key Features: • Seamless GitHub Experience: Stay on GitHub while accessing external resources • Automatic Link Handling: No configuration needed - just browse GitHub as usual • Works with All Link Types: Handles absolute, relative, and root-relative URLs • Privacy-Focused: No data collection, no tracking, no external connections • Lightweight: Minimal permissions required - only accesses GitHub.com How It Works: When you click on a link on GitHub.com, the extension checks if it points to a non-GitHub website. If it does, the link automatically opens in a new tab, keeping you on your current GitHub page. Perfect For: • Reading documentation that references external resources • Following links to related projects or tools • Accessing external documentation without losing your place on GitHub • Developers who frequently browse GitHub and need to reference external resources Privacy & Security: • Only runs on GitHub.com pages • Does not collect or transmit any user data • Does not require any special permissions beyond accessing the active tab • Open source and transparent
Technical
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 35.4KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- kmedjapbknhaihmnpdanijibjaigedlm
- Developer ID
- uc5dad8b06e3d901ae88c6516127645ab
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Apr 10, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Sep 30, 2025
- Last Scraped
- May 31, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- —
- Privacy Policy
- —
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified May 31, 2026.