code-preloader/README.md

Code-Preloader for ChatGPT

Code-Preloader is a specialized tool designed to streamline the process of working with ChatGPT on coding projects. It preloads and concatenates files from a specified directory, allowing for the seamless integration of customized prompts. This tool is ideal for those who seek an alternative to tools like GitHub Copilot, enabling a more efficient and tailored interaction with ChatGPT.

Features

• Preload and concatenate files from a given directory.
• Customizable header and footer prompts for ChatGPT.
• Simple command-line interface for easy operation.

Limitations

Note: This tool is optimized for smaller codebases. For larger repositories, performance may not be optimal due to processing constraints and the nature of interactions with ChatGPT.

Prerequisites

Before installing and using Code-Preloader, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

1. Crystal Language: Code-Preloader is written in Crystal. Ensure you have the Crystal programming language installed on your system. For installation instructions, refer to the official Crystal language website.

2. Required Libraries: The following libraries are necessary for the proper functioning of Code-Preloader:

   • libevent: Used for asynchronous event notification.
   • libyaml: Required for YAML parsing.
   • libmagic: Utilized for file type detection.
   • make: Used to define compilation rules

On a Debian-based system, you can install these libraries using the following command:

sudo apt-get install libevent-dev libyaml-dev libmagic-dev make

Installation

To get started with Code-Preloader, ensure that you have the prerequisites installed on your system (see above).

Then follow these steps to install:

git clone https://code.apps.glenux.net/glenux/code-preloader
cd code-preloader
make prepare
make build
make install

Usage

Run Code-Preloader with the following command-line options:

Usage: code-preloader [options] ROOT_DIR
    -c CONFIG_FILE, --config=CONFIG_FILE
                                     Load parameters from CONFIG_FILE
    -i IGNORE_PATH, --ignore=IGNORE_PATH
                                     Ignore file or directory
    -o OUTPUT_FILE, --output=OUTPUT_FILE
                                     Write output to OUTPUT_FILE
    -H HEADER_PROMPT_FILE, --header-prompt=HEADER_PROMPT_FILE
                                     Load header prompt from HEADER_PROMPT_FILE
    -F FOOTER_PROMPT_FILE, --footer-prompt=FOOTER_PROMPT_FILE
                                     Load footer prompt from FOOTER_PROMPT_FILE
    -h, --help                       Show this help

Examples

Basic Use Case

To preload all files in the src directory and output to result.txt, while ignoring the git the bin directory, and the result file itself:

./bin/code-preloader -o result.txt -i .git -i result.txt -i bin/ src

Advanced Use Case

To preload all files in the src directory and output to clipboard, prepending and appending prompts, while ignoring the git the bin directory, and the result file itself:

./bin/code-preloader \
    -i .git -i bin/ -i result.txt -i prompts \
    -H prompts/header-context.txt \
    -F prompts/footer-write-readme.txt \
    src \
    | ctrlc

Note ctrlc is my alias to xclip -selection clipboard -i

Advanced with configuration file

You can also do the same by storing all parameters within a configuration file (ex: code_preloader.yml).

---
ignore_list:
  - .git
  - code_preloader.yml
  - bin
  - prompts

output_file_path: null
header_prompt_file_path: prompts/header-context.txt
footer_prompt_file_path: prompts/footer-write-readme.txt

Then type

./bin/code-preloader -c code_preloader.yml src | ctrlc

Note ctrlc is my alias to xclip -selection clipboard -i

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

Troubleshooting and Support

If you encounter any issues or need support, please open an issue in the project's GitHub issue tracker. We strive to be responsive and helpful.

License

Distributed under the LGPL-3.0-or-later License. See LICENSE file for more information.

Acknowledgments

• A special thanks to all contributors and users of this project for their valuable feedback and support.
• Inspired by the community's need for efficient code preparation tools in the context of AI-assisted programming.

Related projects

• mpoon/gpt-repository-loader