github-material-icons-extension
Material icons for web browsers are provided by this browser extension for GitHub.
About github-material-icons-extension
Material Icons for GitHub is an open-source browser extension that changes how repository file browsers look on github.com. It replaces the default file and folder icons with Material Design icons chosen for each file type, tool and purpose in a project. The icon set and file assignments come directly from the Material Icon Theme extension for Visual Studio Code, so the two projects share the same visuals. The extension can be installed from the Chrome Web Store, the Microsoft Edge Addons Store or Firefox Addons, and the repository includes build and bundling scripts for local development.
Key features
- Replaces default GitHub file and folder icons with Material Design icons
- Assigns icons by file type, tool and project purpose
- Icons and assignments pulled from the VS Code Material Icon Theme
- Installable from Chrome Web Store, Edge Addons and Firefox Addons
- Open source under the MIT license
- Build scripts for local builds, logo rebuilding and bundling
Best for: Developers and GitHub users who want file-type icons that are easier to distinguish while browsing repository file trees.
Good for
- Open source under the MIT license
- Reuses the established icon set and file assignments of the VS Code Material Icon Theme
- Distributed through three major browser extension stores
Watch out for
- Limited to repository file browsing on github.com
- Icon design and file assignment issues belong to the upstream Material Icon Theme project
github-material-icons-extension at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Browser Extensions
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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github-material-icons-extension FAQ
Where can I install the extension?
It can be installed directly from the Chrome Web Store, the Microsoft Edge Addons Store or Firefox Addons.
Does it change anything outside GitHub?
No. It enhances repository file browsers when navigating github.com.
Where should I raise icon design issues?
All icons and file assignments are pulled from the Material Icon Theme for Visual Studio Code, so praise or design issues should be raised on that original repository.
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