codeflattener
v1.2.0
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CodeFlattener is a versatile Node.js command-line tool that consolidates the structure and code of a repository, including JavaScript and TypeScript files, into a single flat file. It resolves import statements, handles TypeScript transpilation, supports
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CodeFlattener
CodeFlattener
is a Node.js tool designed to consolidate your codebase into a single JavaScript or TypeScript file. This single file can then be used to obtain advice from AI tools like ChatGPT. The generated file is not meant to be run as an application but rather to provide a comprehensive view of your codebase for analysis and guidance.
Purpose
The primary purpose of CodeFlattener
is to facilitate obtaining advice from AI tools like ChatGPT. By consolidating your codebase into a single file, you can more easily and quickly provide context to AI tools, allowing them to offer more accurate and comprehensive feedback. This tool is especially useful for large projects where understanding the code requires looking at multiple interconnected files.
Features
- Consolidates all JavaScript and TypeScript files into a single file.
- Supports ES modules.
- Resolves and includes imported files.
- Handles aliases specified in
package.json
. - Transpiles TypeScript files to JavaScript when outputting as JavaScript.
- Allows excluding specific file types and folders.
- Option to output either a single JavaScript or TypeScript file.
Installation
To install CodeFlattener
globally, run:
npm install -g codeflattener
Usage
To use CodeFlattener
, navigate to your project directory and run:
npx codeflattener --repo path/to/repo --output path/to/output.js
Options
--repo
: The path to the repository. Defaults to the current directory.--output
: The path to the output file. Defaults to./flattened-code.js
.--entry
: The entry point file. Defaults to themain
file specified inpackage.json
or./index.js
.--include
: Comma-separated list of file extensions to include. Defaults to.js,.mjs,.ts,.tsx
.--exclude
: Comma-separated list of file extensions to exclude.--excludeFolders
: Comma-separated list of folders to exclude.--outputType
: The type of the output file, eitherjs
for JavaScript orts
for TypeScript. Defaults tojs
.
Example
npx codeflattener --repo ./my-project --output ./flattened-code.js --include .js,.mjs,.ts,.tsx --exclude .test.js --excludeFolders node_modules,dist --outputType js
Important Note
The generated file is not meant to be run as an application. It is intended to provide a comprehensive view of your codebase for analysis and obtaining advice from AI tools like ChatGPT. Running the generated file as an application will not work as expected.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.