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This tool combines a browser extension with a macOS app to\nstreamline the workflow of temporarily cloning and editing repositories. Perfect\nfor quick contributions, code reviews, or exploring projects without cluttering\nyour local filesystem.\n\n## Quick start\n\n1. Install the browser extension and macOS app from\n   [releases](https://github.com/acidghost/gabber/releases)\n2. Navigate to any GitHub repository\n3. Click the Gabber button in your browser toolbar\n4. Repository opens automatically in your configured editor\n\n## Installation\n\n### Browser extension\n\n1. Download the latest extension package from\n   [releases](https://github.com/acidghost/gabber/releases)\n2. Install in your browser (supports WebExtensions API)\n3. The extension will add a button to your browser toolbar\n\n### macOS app\n\n1. Download `Gabber.dmg` from\n   [releases](https://github.com/acidghost/gabber/releases)\n2. Mount the DMG and drag Gabber.app to Applications\n3. Launch the app and follow the setup instructions\n4. The CLI tool can be optionally installed via the app\n\nAlternatively, build from source using [just](https://github.com/casey/just):\n\n```bash\njust install\n```\n\n## Usage\n\n### Browser workflow\n\n1. Navigate to any GitHub repository page\n2. Click the Gabber extension button\n3. Repository is cloned to a temporary directory and opened in `$EDITOR`\n\n### CLI usage\n\n```bash\n# Direct CLI usage\ngit-gabber https://github.com/owner/repo\n\n# Works with various GitHub URL formats\ngit-gabber https://github.com/owner/repo/blob/main/file.js#L42\ngit-gabber git@github.com:owner/repo.git\n```\n\n### Code example\n\nThe extension converts GitHub URLs to `gabber://` protocol links:\n\n```javascript\n// Extension automatically transforms GitHub URLs\nwindow.location.href = \"gabber://github.com/owner/repo\";\n```\n\n## Configuration\n\nGabber uses your system's `$EDITOR` environment variable. 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