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Smart git diff context for LLMs and AI agents — selects the minimal code fragments needed to understand a change, under a token budget. Deterministic, local, MCP server included. A

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nikolay-e/diffctx

Added 3 Sept 2026

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Overview

Smart git diff context for LLMs and AI agents selects the minimal code fragments needed to understand a change under a token budget. Deterministic, local, MCP server included. Also exports a full codebase to YAML/JSON/MD.

Best for

Best for
Developers who need token-efficient git context for AI coding agents

Use cases

  • Feed minimal diff snippets to an LLM or agent
  • Reduce token spend when analyzing code changes
  • Export a snapshot of the codebase for external tools

How to use

Install

npx diffctx . --diff HEAD~1             # npm wrapper over the native binary

Clients listed in this record (not verified here)

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Continue, VS Code, ChatGPT

Notes

3 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-03. Licensed Apache-2.0.

Pros

  • Deterministic and runs locally without network dependency
  • Token budget control keeps context small and focused
  • Includes MCP server for agent integration

Cons

  • Very low adoption so far, limiting community support
  • No cloud or hosted option, requires local setup
  • Feature set narrow, primarily diff context and export

Open-source & AI alternatives

Swap-in tools that solve the same job. Weigh the trade-offs before you commit.

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