github project linker

What It Does

A Windows Python script that generates two clickable shortcuts for any GitHub repository:

• A .url file that opens the repo in your browser
• A .code-workspace file that opens the repo in VS Code (via GitHub Codespaces)

How to Use

1. Run the script
2. On first run: rename your username (ctrl+n)
3. Type the repo name you want shortcuts for
4. Two files appear in the script's directory, ready to click
5. Press Ctrl+N anytime before Enter to change username again

Files Generated

• Open {repo-name} in VS Code.code-workspace — VS Code workspace file
• Open {repo-name} on GitHub.url — Browser shortcut to GitHub repo

Prerequisites

• uhhh python. I suggest going for winget install python.launcher.

Tip

• Set your windows to use the newer terminal, as it does support text dimming, instead of the old command prompt

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Key Features

• Username persistence: Saves your GitHub username inside the script itself (in the # USERNAME: comment line) on first run
• Minimal input: Only prompts for the repo name — username is reused automatically
• Quick username change: Press Ctrl+N while entering the repo name to change your username without re-running
• Plain-text UI: Works in any Windows terminal (no emoji rendering required)
• Self-modifying: The script rewrites its own # USERNAME: line when you update it

Technical Notes

• Uses msvcrt for raw keystroke detection (Windows only)
• ANSI escape codes for dimmed text styling
• Regex-based self-modification for username storage
• Custom input reader that watches for Ctrl+N while capturing typed characters