# Gitingest: Transform GitHub Repositories into LLM-Friendly Code Extracts This repository profile is provided by osrepos.com, an open source repository discovery platform. Source: osrepos.com Repository profile: https://osrepos.com/repo/cyclotruc-gitingest Generated for open source discovery and AI-assisted research. Gitingest is a powerful tool designed to convert Git repositories into prompt-friendly text for Large Language Models (LLMs). It allows developers to easily obtain structured code extracts, making it simpler to feed codebase context into AI applications. With Gitingest, you can quickly generate digests from GitHub URLs or local directories, streamlining your AI-driven development workflows. GitHub: https://github.com/cyclotruc/gitingest OSRepos URL: https://osrepos.com/repo/cyclotruc-gitingest ## Summary Gitingest is a powerful tool designed to convert Git repositories into prompt-friendly text for Large Language Models (LLMs). It allows developers to easily obtain structured code extracts, making it simpler to feed codebase context into AI applications. With Gitingest, you can quickly generate digests from GitHub URLs or local directories, streamlining your AI-driven development workflows. ## Topics - ai - code - developer-tool - ingestion - python - llm - code-analysis - github ## Repository Information Last analyzed by OSRepos: Sun Feb 01 2026 12:01:21 GMT+0000 (Western European Standard Time) Detail views: 4 GitHub clicks: 5 ## Safety Notice OSRepos shares public repositories for knowledge and discovery only. Review source code, dependencies, licenses, and security implications before running or installing anything. ## Content ## Introduction Gitingest is an innovative tool that streamlines the process of extracting code context from Git repositories, making it readily consumable by Large Language Models (LLMs). Its core functionality allows you to transform any Git repository, whether local or remote, into a clean, prompt-friendly text digest. A unique feature is the ability to simply replace "hub" with "ingest" in any GitHub URL to instantly access a structured extract of the codebase. Key features include: * **Easy code context**: Generate a text digest from a Git repository URL or a local directory. * **Smart Formatting**: Output is optimized for LLM prompts, ensuring clarity and relevance. * **Comprehensive Statistics**: Get insights into file and directory structure, extract size, and token count. * **Versatile Access**: Available as a CLI tool, a Python package, and convenient browser extensions. ## Installation Gitingest requires Python 3.8 or newer. For private repositories, a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT) is necessary. You can install Gitingest via `pip`: bash pip install gitingest To include server dependencies for self-hosting, use: bash pip install gitingest[server] Alternatively, `pipx` is recommended for installing Python applications: bash pipx install gitingest ## Examples ### Browser Extension Usage The Gitingest browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge offer a seamless way to get code digests directly from GitHub. Simply navigate to a GitHub repository page and replace "hub" in the URL with "ingest" to view the prompt-friendly extract. * [Chrome Extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/adfjahbijlkjfoicpjkhjicpjpjfaood) * [Firefox Add-on](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gitingest) * [Edge Add-on](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/nfobhllgcekbmpifkjlopfdfdmljmipf) ### Command Line Usage The `gitingest` CLI tool provides powerful options for analyzing codebases. Basic usage, writing to `digest.txt` by default: bash gitingest /path/to/directory From a GitHub URL: bash gitingest https://github.com/coderamp-labs/gitingest From a specific subdirectory within a repository: bash gitingest https://github.com/coderamp-labs/gitingest/tree/main/src/gitingest/utils For private repositories, use the `--token` option or set the `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable: bash gitingest https://github.com/username/private-repo --token github_pat_... Include repository submodules or gitignored files: bash gitingest https://github.com/username/repo-with-submodules --include-submodules gitingest /path/to/directory --include-gitignored Output to a specific file or `STDOUT`: bash gitingest /path/to/directory --output my_digest.txt gitingest /path/to/directory --output - ### Python Package Usage Integrate Gitingest directly into your Python applications. Synchronous usage: python from gitingest import ingest summary, tree, content = ingest("path/to/directory") # or from URL summary, tree, content = ingest("https://github.com/coderamp-labs/gitingest") Asynchronous usage: python from gitingest import ingest_async import asyncio result = asyncio.run(ingest_async("path/to/directory")) In Jupyter notebooks, you can use `await` directly: python from gitingest import ingest_async summary, tree, content = await ingest_async("path/to/directory") ## Why Use Gitingest? Gitingest simplifies the complex task of preparing codebases for AI consumption. By providing a structured, prompt-friendly text digest, it significantly reduces the effort required to feed relevant code context into LLMs. This is invaluable for tasks like code generation, analysis, documentation, and debugging with AI assistance. Its flexibility, offering CLI, Python library, and browser extension access, ensures it fits seamlessly into various developer workflows. Whether you need a quick overview or detailed code insights, Gitingest delivers optimized output for your AI-driven development needs. ## Links * [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/coderamp-labs/gitingest) * [Official Website](https://gitingest.com) * [Chrome Extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/adfjahbijlkjfoicpjkhjicpjpjfaood) * [Firefox Add-on](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gitingest) * [Edge Add-on](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/nfobhllgcekbmpifkjlopfdfdmljmipf) * [Join the Discord Community](https://discord.com/invite/zerRaGK9EC)