Who is Open GitHub in IDE for?

Open GitHub in IDE is an open-source project built for developers who browse GitHub repositories.

What platforms does Open GitHub in IDE run on?

Open GitHub in IDE runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is Open GitHub in IDE still active?

Unverified. Open GitHub in IDE has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Open GitHub in IDE?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include GitHub Web IDE, Open in GitHub, and Open in Browser.

Who develops Open GitHub in IDE?

Open GitHub in IDE is developed by lmichelin.

When did Open GitHub in IDE launch?

Open GitHub in IDE first shipped in 2019.

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Open GitHub in IDE

Name: Open GitHub in IDE
Author: lmichelin

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

Open GitHub in IDE is an open-source browser extension that adds links for opening repository files directly in a local IDE. It supports GitHub browsing in Chrome and Firefox and is intended for software developers.

Open SourceWebEmbeddable

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Overview

5 features

Open GitHub in IDE is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It focuses on opening GitHub files in a local IDE without manually copying repository paths or switching applications. Open GitHub in IDE is an open-source project aimed at developers who browse GitHub repositories. Open GitHub in IDE is open source under the Open Source license. It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

It is developed by lmichelin, and it first shipped in 2019. Among its 5 catalogued features are IDE file opening, gitHub integration, and chrome support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

IDE file opening
GitHub integration
Chrome support
Firefox support
Repository file links

Built with & integrations

Connectors

githubchrome

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed14 Sep · 03:52 UTC
Open GitHub in IDE verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Open GitHub in IDE

What is Open GitHub in IDE?: Open GitHub in IDE focuses on opening GitHub files in a local IDE without manually copying repository paths or switching applications. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Open GitHub in IDE for?: Open GitHub in IDE is an open-source project built for developers who browse GitHub repositories.
Is Open GitHub in IDE free?: Yes — Open GitHub in IDE is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Open GitHub in IDE run on?: Open GitHub in IDE runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Open GitHub in IDE still active?: Unverified. Open GitHub in IDE has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Open GitHub in IDE?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include GitHub Web IDE, Open in GitHub, and Open in Browser.GitHub Web IDE Open in GitHub Open in Browser
Who develops Open GitHub in IDE?: Open GitHub in IDE is developed by lmichelin.
When did Open GitHub in IDE launch?: Open GitHub in IDE first shipped in 2019.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 14 Sept 2026
Built for: developers who browse GitHub repositories
Model: Open source
Solves: Opening GitHub files in a local IDE without manually copying repository paths or switching applications.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: open-github-in-ide

Developer

lmichelin

Index record

Indexed: 14 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 14 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: open-github-in-ide-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 14 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 14 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 14 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/lmichelin/open-github-links-in-ide

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