Code Aggregator

Description

Code Aggregator is a powerful application designed to streamline the process of consolidating multiple text files from a selected root folder and its subfolders into a single comprehensive text file. This tool is especially beneficial for developers and researchers who need to upload and manage large sets of code files or other text-based documents in a unified manner.

Key Uses:

• Consolidating Code Files: Simplify the process of combining all your project files into one file for easier sharing, review, or uploading to AI models like GPT.
• Preparing Data for AI Models: Aggregate scripts, configuration files, and documentation into a single text file, making it easier to upload and manage within AI platforms that support file uploads.
• Project Archiving: Create a single-file backup of all your project’s text files, ensuring you have a comprehensive archive of your work.
• Documentation: Merge multiple documentation files into one, providing a unified reference document for your project or team.
• Text-Based Data Management: Easily manage large collections of text files by consolidating them into a single, searchable file.

By using Code Aggregator, you can enhance your workflow efficiency, improve data management, and simplify the process of preparing code and documentation for various use cases.

Features

• Select a root folder for aggregation.
• Include or exclude specific files and folders using checkboxes.
• Save the aggregated text to a specified location with a file chooser dialog.
• Option to open the aggregated file after the operation completes.
• Command line support for running the aggregator without the GUI.
• Saves the selected folders and files for future use.
• Option for recursive inclusion of folders and files.
• Maintains previously selected folder and state of checkboxes.

How to Use

Graphical User Interface

1. Click the 'Select Folder' button to choose the root folder for aggregation.
2. Use the checkboxes to include or exclude specific files and folders. By default, all folders and files are included.
3. Click 'Select Output' to choose the output file path.
4. Click 'Aggregate' to begin the aggregation process. You will be prompted to specify the location and name of the output file.
5. Note: It is recommended to exclude folders like .git, .vs, or other dependency folders to avoid including unnecessary files.

Command Line Interface

• ? - Show command line syntax and tips.
• source_folder - Run the aggregator on this source folder.
• -o:"New_Output_Folders\New_Output_Filename.ext" - Change the output file for this run only.
• -oc:"New_Output_Folders\New_Output_Filename.ext" - Change the output file and update the JSON settings.
• -a:"Folder\Folder_or_File_to_Add[.ext]" - Add this folder or file for this run only.
• -ac:"Folder\Folder_or_File_to_Add[.ext]" - Add this folder or file and update the JSON settings.
• -q - Quiet mode (no output from the program, don't show windows).

Error Codes

• 0 - Worked perfectly.
• 1 - Folder not found (when trying to add a new folder).
• 2 - File not found (when trying to add a new file).
• 3 - Error outputting to the output file.
• 4 - Source folder not found.

Installation

Prerequisites

• .NET 8.0 SDK
• GTK# for .NET

Building the Executable

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/R3troR0b/CodeAggregatorLinux.git
   cd CodeAggregatorLinux

2. Restore the project dependencies:

   dotnet restore

3. Build the project:

   dotnet build --configuration Release

Running the Application

1. Run the application:

   dotnet run

Creating the Installer

1. Ensure you have Inno Setup installed.

2. Open the Inno Install Compiler Script.iss file in Inno Setup.

3. Compile the script. This will look for the built executable in the bin/Release/net8.0-windows folder and create a setup.exe file in the Output folder.

Running the Installer

1. Navigate to the Output folder where the setup.exe file was created.

2. Run setup.exe to install the Code Aggregator application.

3. After installation, you can find the application in the Start Menu under "Code Aggregator."

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request for any changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.