Feature Request: Add codebase-to-markdown summary generation before git push
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Aug 9, 2025 by cwenner Closed Aug 9, 2025
Ignore and apologies - Issue added to the wrong repository courtesy of using claude -p.
Feature Description
I've created a Python script that generates a markdown summary of my entire codebase, which I run before every major git push. This has proven to be very useful for maintaining an up-to-date overview of the project structure and contents.
Use Case
Before pushing changes to a repository, having an automatically generated markdown summary helps with:
- Quick project overview for collaborators
- Documentation that stays in sync with the code
- Better commit context and PR descriptions
- Easy reference for project structure
Proposed Implementation
The feature could:
- Automatically generate a markdown summary of the codebase when certain git operations are performed (configurable)
- Include file structure, key functions/classes, and optionally code snippets
- Be triggered via:
- A slash command (e.g.,
/summarize) - Automatically before git push (opt-in via settings)
- As a pre-commit hook option
Benefits
- Improved project documentation workflow
- Better visibility into codebase changes
- Helpful for onboarding new team members
- Useful for AI assistants to quickly understand project context
Additional Context
I've been using this workflow successfully and it significantly improves my development process. Happy to share more details about my implementation if helpful.
Would love to see this as a built-in feature in Claude Code\!
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