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Open Git File in Browser

Open Git File in Browser

Wojciech Jurkowlaniec

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Open files in browser from VSCode based on Git remote URL
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Open in Browser

Quickly open files from your Git repository in the browser with a single click. Supports GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and custom Git hosting.

Features

  • 🚀 One-click access to files in your browser.
  • 🔄 Automatically detects the current Git branch.
  • 🔗 Works with SSH and HTTPS remotes.
  • 🏗️ Supports custom URL templates for any Git provider.
  • 🛠️ Set a specific Git provider per repository.
  • 🌐 Works with GitHub (Cloud & Enterprise), GitLab (Cloud & Self-hosted), and Bitbucket (Cloud & Server).

Usage

  • Right-click any file in the Explorer and select Open in Browser.
  • Use the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and type Open in Browser.

Configuration

Setting a Provider per Repository

To set a Git provider for a specific repository, run the following command from the Command Palette:

Open in Browser: Set Provider for this Repository

This allows you to work with multiple repositories from different providers in the same workspace.

Custom URL Templates

For custom providers, you can define a URL template in your VSCode settings (settings.json):

{
  "openInBrowser.customUrlTemplate": "https://example.com/{repo}/blob/{branch}/{file}"
}

Placeholders:

  • {repo}: The repository name (e.g., user/repo).
  • {branch}: The current branch name.
  • {file}: The file path relative to the repository root.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure your repository has a remote named origin.
  • If you encounter issues, check the debug console for logs.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request.

License

MIT © [Wojciech Jurkowianiec]

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