I got tired of manually copy-pasting files to give context to ChatGPT/Claude. So I built Codebase-parser — a tool that scans your directory and formats your code into a single prompt-ready text.
🔗 Links:
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GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Fedorse/Codebase-parser
Download v1.1.1 (Mac/Win): https://github.com/Fedorse/Codebase-parser/releases/tag/v1.1.1
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📦 How to install (macOS):
You can download the .dmg from the releases page above, or use Homebrew:
Bash
brew tap fedorse/tap
brew install --cask fedorse/tap/codebase-parser
sudo xattr -cr /Applications/codebase-parser.app
⚠️ Important Note on Security Warnings (Unsigned App):
I am an indie developer and I don't have the paid certificates from Apple or Microsoft yet. You will likely see a warning when launching the app. Here is how to bypass it:
macOS: You might get a "App is damaged and can't be opened" error. This is a generic Gatekeeper error for unsigned apps. To fix it, run this in Terminal:
sudo xattr -cr /Applications/codebase-parser.app
Windows: You might see a "Windows protected your PC" (SmartScreen) popup. Click "More info" -> "Run anyway".
The code is 100% open source, so feel free to audit it yourself on GitHub if you are concerned.
Feedback is welcome!


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