# ๐ GIMS - Git Made Simple
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**AI-powered Git CLI that writes your commit messages for you**
*Because life's too short for "fix stuff" commits* ๐ฏ
[Installation](#-installation) โข [Quick Start](#-quick-start) โข [Commands](#-commands) โข [AI Setup](#-ai-providers) โข [Configuration](#-configuration)
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## โจ Features
- ๐ค **AI-Generated Commits** โ Let AI analyze your changes and write meaningful commit messages
- ๐ **Smart Status** โ Enhanced git status with file type detection and insights
- ๐ **Workflow Shortcuts** โ Common multi-step operations condensed to single commands
- ๐ **Commit Analytics** โ Track your commit streak, patterns, and statistics
- ๐ **Code Review** โ Get AI-powered code review before committing
- ๐ก๏ธ **Safe Operations** โ Built-in safeguards for destructive commands
- โก **Lightning Fast** โ Optimized for speed with intelligent caching
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## ๐ฆ Installation
```bash
npm install -g gims
```
**Requirements:** Node.js >= 18.18.0
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## โก Quick Start
```bash
# 1. Setup AI provider (choose one)
g setup --api-key gemini # ๐ Free & fast (recommended)
g setup --api-key openai # ๐ฏ High quality
g setup --api-key groq # โก Ultra fast
# 2. Start using it!
g s # Check status with AI insights
g o # AI commit + push (one command!)
```
### Your New Workflow
```bash
# Before (traditional git)
git add .
git commit -m "trying to think of message..."
git push
# After (with GIMS)
g o # That's it. AI handles the rest.
```
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## ๐ Commands
### ๐ง Core Commands
| Command | Alias | Description |
|---------|-------|-------------|
| `g status` | `g s` | Enhanced status with AI insights & file type emojis |
| `g oneshot` | `g o` | Stage all โ AI commit โ Push (full workflow) |
| `g local` | `g l` | Stage all โ AI commit (no push) |
| `g suggest` | `g sg` | Get AI commit message suggestions |
| `g version` | `g v` | Manage project version (S4 system) |
| `g whoami` | โ | Show system identity & version |
| `g wip` | โ | Quick work-in-progress commit |
### ๐ Analytics & Review
| Command | Alias | Description |
|---------|-------|-------------|
| `g review` | `g r` | AI code review with complexity analysis |
| `g today` | `g t` | Show all commits made today |
| `g stats` | โ | Personal statistics: streak, patterns, style |
| `g split` | โ | AI suggestions for splitting large changesets |
### โก Workflow Shortcuts
| Command | Alias | What it does |
|---------|-------|--------------|
| `g safe-pull` | `g sp` | Stash โ Pull โ Pop (safe pull with uncommitted changes) |
| `g fix` | โ | Smart fix for diverged/ahead/behind branches |
| `g main` | โ | Switch to main/master + pull latest |
| `g stash-save` | `g ss` | Quick stash with auto-generated name |
| `g stash-pop` | `g pop` | Pop the latest stash |
| `g unstage` | `g us` | Unstage all staged files |
| `g discard` | `g x` | Discard all changes (requires `--yes`) |
### ๐ ๏ธ Git Helpers
| Command | Alias | Description |
|---------|-------|-------------|
| `g last` | โ | Show last commit details with diff |
| `g conflicts` | โ | Conflict resolution helper |
| `g cleanup` | `g clean` | Remove local branches deleted from remote |
| `g list` | `g ls` | Compact commit history |
| `g amend` | `g a` | Amend the previous commit |
| `g undo` | `g u` | Undo last commit (keep changes) |
| `g delete-branch` | `g del` | Delete branch locally and remotely |
### ๐ข S4 Versioning (New)
GIMS now uses the **S4 Versioning System**, a forensic-grade versioning standard stored entirely in **Git Tags**.
`MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH-STAGE.BUILD+DATE.TIME.COMMIT.BRANCH`
*(e.g., `0.8.2-dev.1+20250129.1305.af8d9c.main`)*
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `g v` | Smart bump (resets build on new day) + Create Tag |
| `g v -n` | Dry run (preview next version) |
| `g v major` | Force major bump (`1.0.0` โ `2.0.0`) |
| `g v --list` | List stable releases (hides dev tags) |
| `g v --prune` | Delete old `dev` tags (keeps last 10) |
| `g v -i` | Version analysis with timestamp |
| `g whoami` | Dynamic identity & version banner |
> **Note:** S4 uses Git Tags as the Single Source of Truth. No `VERSION` file is created. It updates your `.env` version variables if they exist.
### ๐ง Setup & Config
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `g setup` | Interactive setup wizard |
| `g setup --api-key ` | Quick API key setup |
| `g config --list` | View all settings |
| `g config --set key=value` | Update configuration |
| `g quick-help` / `g q` | Quick command reference |
---
## ๐ค AI Providers
GIMS supports multiple AI providers. Choose based on your needs:
| Provider | Model | Speed | Quality | Cost |
|----------|-------|-------|---------|------|
| **Gemini** | `gemini-3-flash-preview` | โกโกโก | โญโญโญ | ๐ Free |
| **Groq** | `groq/compound` | โกโกโกโก | โญโญโญ | ๐ Free tier |
| **OpenAI** | `gpt-5.2-2025-12-11` | โกโก | โญโญโญโญ | ๐ฐ Paid |
### Setting Up API Keys
#### Option 1: Interactive Setup (Recommended)
```bash
g setup --api-key gemini # Guided setup with instructions
g setup --api-key openai
g setup --api-key groq
```
#### Option 2: Environment Variables (Auto-detected)
GIMS automatically detects API keys from environment variables. Add to your shell profile (`~/.zshrc`, `~/.bashrc`, etc.):
```bash
# Gemini (recommended - free)
export GEMINI_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
# OpenAI
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
# Groq
export GROQ_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
```
Then reload your shell: `source ~/.zshrc`
> **๐ก Tip:** If multiple API keys are set, GIMS auto-selects in order: Gemini โ OpenAI โ Groq
### Getting API Keys
๐ท Gemini (Recommended)
1. Visit [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey)
2. Create a new API key
3. Set it: `export GEMINI_API_KEY="your-key"` or run `g setup --api-key gemini`
๐ข Groq
1. Visit [Groq Console](https://console.groq.com/keys)
2. Create a new API key
3. Set it: `export GROQ_API_KEY="your-key"` or run `g setup --api-key groq`
๐ก OpenAI
1. Visit [OpenAI Platform](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys)
2. Create a new API key
3. Set it: `export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-key"` or run `g setup --api-key openai`
---
## ๐ง Configuration
```bash
# View current settings
g config --list
# Enable conventional commits (feat:, fix:, etc.)
g config --set conventional=true
# Auto-stage all changes before commit
g config --set autoStage=true
# Disable clipboard copy
g config --set copy=false
# Show/hide progress indicators
g config --set progressIndicators=true
```
### Configuration Options
| Option | Type | Default | Description |
|--------|------|---------|-------------|
| `provider` | string | `auto` | AI provider: `gemini`, `openai`, `groq`, `auto`, `none` |
| `model` | string | โ | Override default model for provider |
| `conventional` | boolean | `false` | Use Conventional Commits format |
| `autoStage` | boolean | `false` | Auto-stage all changes |
| `copy` | boolean | `true` | Copy suggestions to clipboard |
| `progressIndicators` | boolean | `true` | Show progress spinners |
---
## ๐ Usage Examples
### Daily Workflow
```bash
g s # Check what's changed
g sp # Safe pull (won't lose uncommitted work)
# ... do your work ...
g o # Commit everything with AI message + push
```
### Code Review Before Commit
```bash
g r # Get AI review of your changes
g o # Commit if review looks good
```
### Handling Branch Issues
```bash
g fix # See sync status and options
g fix --ai # Get AI recommendation
g fix --merge # Merge remote changes
g fix --rebase # Rebase onto remote
```
### Working with Stashes
```bash
g ss # Quick stash
g main # Switch to main and pull
# ... check something ...
g pop # Get your work back
```
### Large Changeset
```bash
g split # Get suggestions for splitting changes
g sg --multiple # Get multiple commit message options
```
---
## ๐ GIMS vs Plain Git
| Task | Git | GIMS |
|------|-----|------|
| Commit & push | `git add . && git commit -m "msg" && git push` | `g o` |
| Pull with uncommitted changes | `git stash && git pull && git stash pop` | `g sp` |
| Check status | `git status` | `g s` (+ AI insights) |
| Fix diverged branch | Multiple commands + decisions | `g fix --ai` |
| Code review | External tool | `g r` |
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## ๐ Getting Help
```bash
g --help # Full command list with descriptions
g q # Quick reference card
g -h # Help for specific command
```
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## ๐ค Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to:
- ๐ Report bugs
- ๐ก Suggest features
- ๐ง Submit pull requests
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## ๐ License
MIT ยฉ [S41R4J](https://github.com/s41r4j)
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