Git Folder Downloader Download Button Git Folder Downloader Download Button is a lightweight browser extension that enhances GitHub’s UI by adding a smart “Download” button directly inside GitHub repository, folder, and file menus. It integrates seamlessly with the Git Folder Downloader API to allow downloading repositories, folders, or files with custom names, while matching GitHub’s native design and theme. ✨ Features 🎯 Context-aware download button The button automatically adapts based on where you are on GitHub: | Location | Button Label | | --------------------------- | ------------------- | | Repository Code Button Menu | Download Repo | | Folder More Option Menu | Download Folder | | File More Option Menu | Download | 🧠 Smart name detection

Auto-detects:
Repository name → owner-repo
Folder name → folder-name
File name → file.ext
Pre-fills the name in popup
Fully editable by user

🪟 Custom popup

GitHub-styled modal
Cancel / Download actions
ESC key support
Click-safe (no accidental downloads)

🎨 Auto GitHub theme detection

Matches Light and Dark GitHub themes
Uses GitHub CSS variables for native look
Updates automatically when theme changes

⚡ Technical highlights

Fully client-side
No external libraries
SPA-safe (GitHub Turbo / PJAX supported)
No duplicate buttons
Injects button at top of menus
Zero interference with GitHub functionality

🔗 How it works When clicked, the extension opens:

https://GitFolderDownloader.github.io/api/?url=<GITHUB_URL>&name=<CUSTOM_NAME>

Example:

https://GitFolderDownloader.github.io/api/?url=https://github.com/user/repo/tree/main/src&name=src

🛡 Permissions Used

Only https://github.com/* → Required to inject the download button into GitHub UI

No tracking, no analytics, no data collection. 🤝 Contributing Pull requests and ideas are welcome. If GitHub UI changes, updates may be required to selectors. 📜 License GPL 3 License – free to use, modify, and distribute.