Show HN: Dump entire Git repos into a single file for LLM prompts

Technology#AI/LLM👥 Community|Analyzed: Jan 3, 2026 16:49
Published: Sep 8, 2024 20:08
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This Hacker News post introduces a Python script that dumps an entire Git repository into a single file, designed to be used with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. The tool respects .gitignore, generates a directory structure, includes file contents, and allows for file type filtering. The author finds it useful for providing LLMs with full context, enabling better code suggestions, and aiding in debugging. The post is a 'Show HN' (Show Hacker News) indicating it's a project share, and the author is seeking feedback.
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"The tool's key features include respecting .gitignore, generating a tree-like directory structure, including file contents, and customizable file type filtering. The author states it provides 'Full Context' for LLMs, is 'RAG-Ready', leads to 'Better Code Suggestions', and is a 'Debugging Aid'."
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