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Code Hippo Guide

What is Code Hippo?

Code Hippo converts GitHub repositories into a single markdown file that's optimized for Large Language Models (LLMs). This makes it easier for AI to understand your entire codebase at once.

How to use

  1. Enter a GitHub repository URL - Paste any public GitHub repository URL in the input field.
  2. Click "Feed The Hippo!" - Code Hippo will analyze the repository and convert it to markdown.
  3. Manage filters - Exclude files you don't want to include in the output.
  4. Copy or download - Use the generated markdown with your favorite LLM.

GitHub Token (Optional)

For larger repositories or to avoid rate limits, you can provide your GitHub personal access token. This increases your API rate limit from 60 to 5,000 requests per hour.

Tips

  • Use filters to exclude large files, binaries, and generated code.
  • For large repositories, focus on the most important directories first.
  • When pasting into an LLM, ask specific questions about the codebase.