GitLink for VSCode: Seamless Cross-Platform Code Sharing Experience

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I frequently use the GitLink plugin in JetBrains IDEs to copy Git web URLs for files with one click, which significantly streamlines code collaboration.

Increased VSCode usage at work recently revealed a lack of comparable extensions. To improve efficiency, I developed Beautiful GitLink, a VSCode extension that replicates and enhances this functionality.

Demo

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Features

  • Supports one-click copying of Git web URLs from both File Explorer and active editors
  • Multiple copy formats: raw URL, Markdown link, or Markdown link with code snippet
  • One-click browser access to Git web URLs
  • Built-in templates for major Git platforms with options for custom templates

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Built-in Supported Git Platforms

Currently supports these platforms, with custom platform configuration available:

  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Gitee
  • Tencent Coding
  • Tencent WorkerBee (Community Edition, Internal Network Version)

Installation

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=AlanHe.cn-alanhe-gitlink

Settings Sync

VSCode natively supports configuration syncing through GitHub account login. For Cursor IDE users, manual sync or third-party sync extensions are necessary.

Data Security

  • No server interactions
  • Zero-user data collection

Final Notes

Active maintenance and development continue. Please submit issues for feedback.