1-click download for the latest release of a GitHub repository

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I create this little tool yesterday, initially for personal use, but thought it could help others if I make it public.

It basically allows to download the zip for the latest release (if it exists) on a GitHub repository.

At my work, I didn't want to download that zip every time I release a new software version and send it to my manager and colleagues. Now I just send them a unique link, and they'll always directly get the up-to-date zip.

What if there are multiple latest releases for different OS's/chips? Also, would be could to turn it into an open-source Chrome extension!

> What if there are multiple latest releases for different OS's/chips?

Yep, that would be interesting to add. It can be done easily by adding a new parameter to the URL and the form.

> Also, would be could to turn it into an open-source Chrome extension!

I haven't thought about that. How would it work? By adding the repo URL in the extension windows, or just one click download when you're on the repo page?

More like by clicking the plugin icon when we’re on GH repo page.

If it can infer the OS and system architecture, perhaps or could even find the right release automatically.

Getting an error on both a partial path and the full URL. Good idea though and I'm gonna bookmark regardless as this is handy functionality. :)

What does the full URL looks like?

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