The Problem
You're about to paste code into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. But your project has:
- 20+ files
- Nested folders
- Complex logic spread everywhere
Do you paste one file at a time?
Do you explain the folder structure manually?
Do you hope the AI understands how everything connects?
There's a better way.
Meet repomeld 🔥
repomeld combines your entire repository into a single, well-formatted file – perfect for:
- 🤖 AI context injection – Paste once, get better answers
- 👥 Code reviews – Share everything in one go
- 📝 Documentation – Generate readable snapshots
- 💾 Archiving – Preserve project state
Quick Demo
# Install globally
npm install -g repomeld
# Navigate to your project
cd your-awesome-project
# Run repomeld
repomeld
That's it. You'll get a repomeld_output.txt file containing:
# Generated by repomeld v1.0.0
# Date : 2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z
# Source : /your-awesome-project
# Files : 24
# Lines : 1842
TABLE OF CONTENTS
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
1. src/index.ts
2. src/utils/helpers.ts
3. src/components/Button.tsx
...
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
FILE: src/index.ts [127 lines | 3.2 KB | typescript]
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
// Your actual code here...
Why repomeld?
| Feature | repomeld | Manual copy-paste |
|---|---|---|
| Table of contents | ✅ Auto-generated | ❌ Manual work |
| File metadata (lines, size) | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Binary file filtering | ✅ Smart skip | ❌ Messy output |
| Large file limits | ✅ Configurable | ❌ Paste bombs |
| Multiple output styles | ✅ 3 styles | ❌ Plain text only |
| Dry-run preview | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Advanced Usage
1. Focus on specific file types
# Only JS/TS files
repomeld --ext js ts jsx tsx
# Only files in src/
repomeld --include src/
2. Exclude what you don't need
# Skip test files and large folders
repomeld --exclude test spec __tests__ --ignore dist .next
3. Markdown output (great for AI prompts)
repomeld --style markdown --output context.md
This creates beautifully formatted markdown:
## 📄 src/index.ts [127 lines | 3.2 KB | typescript]
```
typescript
// Your code here
```
```
`
### 4. Minimal style for quick sharing
```bash
repomeld --style minimal --no-toc
```
### 5. Preview without generating a file
```bash
repomeld --dry-run
# Shows: Would include 42 files (1.2 MB total)
```
### 6. Trim whitespace & skip lines
```bash
# Clean up files and remove headers/footers
repomeld --trim --lines-before 5 --lines-after 5
```
---
## What repomeld Auto-Ignores (So You Don't Have To)
- `node_modules/`, `.git/`, `dist/`, `build/`
- `.env`, `package-lock.json`, `yarn.lock`
- Binary files (images, executables)
- The output file itself (no infinite recursion!)
---
## Real-World Use Cases
### 🤖 **AI Code Assistant**
```bash
repomeld --style markdown --output ai_context.md
# Paste entire file → Ask "Add error handling to all functions"
# AI sees EVERYTHING. Gets EVERYTHING right.
```
### 👥 **Code Review on Slack/Discord**
```bash
repomeld --style minimal --no-toc --output review.txt
# Share one file. Reviewers scroll once.
```
### 📦 **Project Archiving**
```bash
repomeld --output archive_2024_01_15.txt
# Snapshot your entire codebase before major refactor
```
### 🔍 **Bug Reproduction**
```bash
repomeld --include src/ --exclude test --output bug_context.txt
# Attach to GitHub issue. No more "can you share more files?"
```
---
## Performance & Limits
- **Default max file size**: 500 KB (configurable)
- **Binary files**: Auto-skipped
- **Large repos**: Tested on 10k+ file projects
```bash
# Increase limit to 2 MB per file
repomeld --max-size 2000
```
---
## Installation Options
```bash
# Global install (recommended)
npm install -g repomeld
# Or run without installing
npx repomeld
```
---
## What Developers Are Saying
> "Finally, a tool that understands how developers actually use AI. repomeld saved me hours of manual file copying."
> *– Senior Dev at SaaS startup*
> "The markdown output is *chef's kiss*. My AI coding sessions are 10x more productive now."
> *– Open Source Contributor*
---
## Roadmap
- [ ] `.repomeldignore` file support
- [ ] ZIP output option
- [ ] Tree view visualization
- [ ] Git diff integration (only changed files)
- [ ] VS Code extension
---
## Contribute & Feedback
- 🐛 **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/yourusername/repomeld/issues)
- 💡 **Ideas**: Open a discussion
- ⭐ **Love it?**: Star the repo
---
## License
MIT – Use it anywhere, for anything.
---
## Get Started Now
```bash
npm install -g repomeld
cd your-project
repomeld
```
**That's 3 commands. Your entire codebase. One file. 🔥**
---
*Made for developers who talk to AI. Built with TypeScript. Works everywhere Node.js runs.*
---
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