OctoLinker VS GitZip

OctoLinker

OctoLinker is a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox and Opera which allows you to navigate...

GitZip

Download or create a download link for a GitHub project folder/sub-folder or file.

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OctoLinker

Website: octolinker.github.io

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GitZip

Website: kinolien.github.io

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OctoLinker features and specs

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GitZip features and specs

Selective Download
GitZip allows users to download specific files or folders from a GitHub repository instead of cloning the entire repository, which is especially useful for large projects.
Ease of Use
The extension provides a simple and intuitive interface to select and download files directly from GitHub, making it accessible for users with varying levels of technical expertise.
Browser Integration
GitZip integrates directly with the browser, enabling users to download files without needing to switch to another tool.
Time Efficiency
By allowing users to download only the necessary parts of a repository, GitZip helps in saving time that would otherwise be spent on downloading and processing unnecessary files.
Bandwidth Savings
Avoiding the download of the entire repository helps in conserving bandwidth, particularly beneficial for users with limited internet resources.

Possible disadvantages of GitZip

Limited to GitHub
GitZip is specifically designed for GitHub and does not support other Git hosting services, limiting its use to only GitHub repositories.
Browser Dependency
As a browser extension, GitZip's functionality may be limited by browser-specific restrictions or lack of support in certain browsers.
Complexity with Large Repositories
While GitZip is useful for downloading specific parts, navigating and selecting files in extremely large repositories can become cumbersome and less efficient.
Security Concerns
Using third-party browser extensions may pose security risks, as they can potentially access sensitive data on GitHub.
Potential for Bugs
As with many third-party tools, there is a possibility of encountering bugs or issues, especially following updates to GitHub’s interface or API.

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Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to OctoLinker and GitZip)

GitZip

Git

44 44%

Git

56% 56

Developer Tools

31 31%

Developer Tools

69% 69

Productivity

32 32%

Productivity

68% 68

Software Development

26 26%

Software Development

74% 74

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, GitZip seems to be more popular. It has been mentiond 2 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

OctoLinker mentions (0)

We have not tracked any mentions of OctoLinker yet. Tracking of OctoLinker recommendations started around Mar 2021.

GitZip mentions (2)

How to only downlaod GFM without its submod on Github?
If you don't want to trust a link from a stranger then you could use https://kinolien.github.io/gitzip/ where you can put the URL of a github folder and it'll give you a zip of the contents, so if you want the belle dark sub mod then you would paste in: https://github.com/Historical-Expansion-Mod/Greater-Flavor-Mod/blob/master/GFM%20Belle%20Dark.mod. Source: over 2 years ago
WASD + mouse position movement on Isometric 2D
Yeah, on GitHub there's no download directory button or something like this. You could for example use GitZip to download it zipped, just paste URL to that directory in there and download. Source: about 4 years ago