The Git Diff Extractor is a powerful desktop application designed to simplify the process of understanding and communicating changes made in Git repositories. Whether you're collaborating with team members or using AI tools to analyze code modifications, this app makes it easy to extract, search, and interpret Git diffs in a clear and structured way.
The core inspiration behind this tool is bridging the gap between developers and AI-driven tools. While Git and version control systems are vital for tracking code changes, understanding the context behind these changes can be tricky. This tool aims to:
- Streamline communication between you and AI tools (like ChatGPT) by providing them with Git diffs for deeper analysis.
- Help you understand what was changed, why it was changed, and how it impacts the broader project—all through concise, easy-to-read diffs.
- Give you a visual comparison between different commits, especially pull requests (PRs), so you can dive deeper into how specific tasks were implemented or resolved.
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Extract Git Diffs: Extract diffs between two Git commits (especially focused on pull requests) and easily view the code changes made in those commits.
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Intelligent PR Display: Pull requests are displayed in a structured way. Click on any PR to view the detailed diff and even auto-insert commit hashes for further analysis.
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Search PRs Easily: Filter and search through PRs using keywords, commit hashes, or other metadata to quickly find the changes you're looking for.
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Highlighting coming soon: The app supports beautifully colored diffs with syntax highlighting, making it easy to understand what lines were added, removed, or modified.
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Smart Hash Extraction: Uses robust regex-based matching to ensure that Git commit hashes are extracted correctly, ensuring reliability even when working with large repositories.
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Clone Your Repository:
- Start by pointing the app to the Git repository you're working with by selecting your repository folder.
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View and Filter PRs:
- Use the List Pull Requests button to display all PRs associated with the repository. PRs are displayed with a clickable commit hash for easy navigation.
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Search PRs:
- Use the search bar to quickly filter through PRs using keywords related to commit messages or files changed.
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Diff Analysis:
- Click on any PR in the list to automatically retrieve and display the Git diff for that commit. This diff can then be fed into AI tools for further analysis and understanding.
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Use AI to Understand Diffs:
- Once you have the diff displayed, you can copy it and interact with AI tools like ChatGPT to get insights on the changes, ask questions, or receive suggestions.
- Time-saving: Quickly understand what was changed in a pull request without diving into endless logs.
- AI Assistance: Get AI insights into diffs and how changes were made, empowering you with more understanding and context.
- Structured and Clear PR Viewing: PRs are clearly displayed with commit hashes, making it easy to navigate and interpret.
- Collaborate Better: Whether you're in a team or just trying to recall why a change was made, this app simplifies communication and understanding.
To run the app, follow these steps:
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Install Dependencies: Make sure you have Python and PyQt5 installed. You can install the dependencies using:
pip install -r requirements.txt
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Run the App: Simply execute the app from your terminal: main.py
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Configure Your Repository:
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Select the directory of your Git repository and start analyzing your PRs with ease!