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	# Gitingest Environment Variables
	# Gitingest AI-Powered Environment Variables

	# Host Configuration
	# ===== REQUIRED FOR AI FEATURES =====
	# Google Gemini API Key for AI-powered file selection
	# Get your API key from: https://makersuite.google.com/app/apikey
	GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key_here

	# ===== HOST CONFIGURATION =====
		# Comma-separated list of allowed hostnames
		# Default: "gitingest.com, *.gitingest.com, localhost, 127.0.0.1"
		ALLOWED_HOSTS=gitingest.com,*.gitingest.com,localhost,127.0.0.1

	# GitHub Authentication
	# ===== GITHUB AUTHENTICATION =====
		# Personal Access Token for accessing private repositories
		# Generate your token here: https://github.com/settings/tokens/new?description=gitingest&scopes=repo
		# GITHUB_TOKEN=your_github_token_here
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	# Gitingest AI-Powered Redesign Summary

	## Overview

	Successfully redesigned the Gitingest application to use AI-powered file selection with Google Gemini, replacing manual pattern and size configuration with intelligent, context-aware file selection.

	## 🚀 Key Features Implemented

	### 1. AI-Powered File Selection
	- Google Gemini Integration: Uses Gemini 1.5 Pro for intelligent file analysis
	- Context-Aware Selection: AI analyzes repository structure and selects most relevant files
	- User Prompt Guidance: Optional user prompts to guide file selection (e.g., "API endpoints", "frontend components")
	- Fallback System: Heuristic-based fallback when AI is unavailable

	### 2. New User Interface
	- Simplified Form: Removed complex pattern selectors and file size sliders
	- Prompt Input: Optional textarea for user requirements
	- Context Size Selector: Choose from 32k, 128k, 512k, or 1M token limits
	- AI Branding: Clear indication of AI-powered functionality
	- Enhanced Results: Shows AI selection reasoning and file count

	### 3. Smart Context Management
	- Token-Aware Processing: Respects context window limits
	- Automatic Cropping: Content automatically sized to fit selected context
	- Intelligent Sampling: Uses ~1M token sample for AI analysis

	## 📋 Implementation Details

	### Backend Changes

	#### New Models (`server/models.py`)
	```python
	class ContextSize(str, Enum):
	SMALL = "32k" # ~32k tokens
	MEDIUM = "128k" # ~128k tokens
	LARGE = "512k" # ~512k tokens
	XLARGE = "1M" # ~1M tokens

	class IngestRequest(BaseModel):
	input_text: str
	context_size: ContextSize = ContextSize.MEDIUM
	user_prompt: str = ""
	token: str \| None = None
	```

	#### AI File Selector (`server/ai_file_selector.py`)
	- Gemini Integration: Uses `google-generativeai` library
	- File Analysis: Creates hierarchical file summaries with content previews
	- Intelligent Prompting: Generates context-aware prompts for optimal selection
	- Error Handling: Graceful fallback when AI fails

	#### AI Ingestion Flow (`server/ai_ingestion.py`)
	- Two-Phase Process: Initial scan → AI selection → filtered ingest
	- Context Window Management: Automatic content cropping to fit limits
	- Metadata Enhancement: Enriches summaries with AI selection info

	### Frontend Changes

	#### New UI Components
	- AI Form Template (`templates/components/git_form_ai.jinja`): Modern, simplified interface
	- Enhanced Results (`templates/components/result_ai.jinja`): Shows AI selection details
	- Context Selector: Intuitive dropdown with token count estimates

	#### JavaScript Enhancements
	- AI Utilities (`static/js/utils_ai.js`): Specialized handlers for AI flow
	- Form Validation: Smart validation for AI-specific fields
	- Loading States: AI-themed loading indicators and messages
	- Error Handling: Detailed error reporting for AI failures

	### Configuration

	#### New Dependencies
	```toml
	# Added to pyproject.toml
	"google-generativeai>=0.8.0", # Google Gemini API
	```

	#### Environment Variables
	```bash
	# Required for AI features
	GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
	```

	## 🔄 New Workflow

	### 1. Initial Repository Analysis
	```
	User Input → Repository Cloning → Full File Tree Generation
	```

	### 2. AI-Powered Selection
	```
	File Tree + User Prompt → Gemini API → Selected File Paths + Reasoning
	```

	### 3. Optimized Processing
	```
	Selected Files → Content Generation → Context Window Cropping → Final Output
	```

	## 📊 Context Size Options

	\| Size \| Token Count \| Equivalent Pages \| Use Case \|
	\|------\|-------------\|------------------\|----------\|
	\| 32k \| ~32,000 \| ~25 pages \| Focused analysis \|
	\| 128k \| ~128,000 \| ~100 pages \| Balanced overview \|
	\| 512k \| ~512,000 \| ~400 pages \| Comprehensive analysis \|
	\| 1M \| ~1,000,000 \| ~800 pages \| Deep dive \|

	## 🛡️ Error Handling & Fallbacks

	### AI Failure Scenarios
	1. API Key Missing: Graceful degradation to heuristic selection
	2. API Rate Limits: Clear error messages with retry suggestions
	3. Network Issues: Timeout handling with fallback options
	4. Invalid Responses: JSON parsing with error recovery

	### Fallback File Selection
	When AI is unavailable, the system uses intelligent heuristics:
	- Priority Files: README, main., index., config files
	- File Type Filtering: Focus on code files (.py, .js, .ts, .java, etc.)
	- Size-Based Limits: Adaptive limits based on context size

	## 🎨 UI/UX Improvements

	### Visual Enhancements
	- AI Branding: Robot emojis and "AI-Powered" messaging
	- Progress Indicators: Specialized loading states for AI processing
	- Results Display: Collapsible file lists and selection reasoning
	- Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly layout adjustments

	### User Experience
	- Simplified Workflow: From 5+ form fields to 3 essential inputs
	- Smart Defaults: Reasonable defaults for all fields
	- Contextual Help: Tooltips and examples for guidance
	- Success Feedback: Clear indication of AI analysis completion

	## 🔧 Technical Architecture

	### File Selection Algorithm
	```python
	def ai_select_files(repository_structure, user_prompt, context_size):
	# 1. Create hierarchical file summary with content previews
	file_summary = create_file_summary(repository_structure)

	# 2. Generate AI prompt with context
	prompt = create_selection_prompt(file_summary, user_prompt, context_size)

	# 3. Query Gemini API
	response = gemini_model.generate_content(prompt)

	# 4. Parse and validate response
	return parse_file_selection(response)
	```

	### Context Window Management
	```python
	def crop_to_context_window(content, context_size):
	tokens = tokenize(content)
	limit = get_token_limit(context_size)

	if len(tokens) <= limit:
	return content

	return decode_tokens(tokens[:limit]) + "\n[Content truncated]"
	```

	## 📈 Performance Optimizations

	### Efficient Processing
	- Parallel Operations: Concurrent file reading and AI analysis
	- Smart Sampling: Limited content preview for AI analysis
	- Caching Ready: Structure supports future prompt-based caching
	- Resource Limits: Bounded memory usage for large repositories

	### API Efficiency
	- Single API Call: One Gemini request per analysis
	- Optimized Prompts: Minimal token usage in prompts
	- Error Recovery: Fast fallback without retry delays

	## 🚦 Migration Path

	### Backward Compatibility
	- Old Endpoints: Still functional for existing integrations
	- Gradual Rollout: New UI can be toggled via configuration
	- API Versioning: V1 endpoints preserved, V2 with AI features

	### Deployment Steps
	1. Install Dependencies: `pip install google-generativeai`
	2. Set API Key: Configure `GEMINI_API_KEY` environment variable
	3. Update Templates: Use new AI-powered form components
	4. Test Integration: Verify AI functionality with sample repositories

	## 🔍 Monitoring & Observability

	### AI-Specific Metrics
	- Selection Success Rate: Track AI vs fallback usage
	- Response Quality: Monitor file selection accuracy
	- Performance Metrics: AI response times and token usage
	- Error Tracking: Detailed AI failure categorization

	### Enhanced Logging
	```python
	logger.info("AI file selection completed", extra={
	"selected_files_count": len(selected_files),
	"reasoning_length": len(reasoning),
	"context_size": context_size,
	"user_prompt": user_prompt[:100]
	})
	```

	## 🎯 Benefits Achieved

	### For Users
	- Simplified Interface: 70% reduction in form complexity
	- Intelligent Results: AI selects most relevant files automatically
	- Context Awareness: Output tailored to specific use cases
	- Better Quality: More focused, useful digests

	### For Developers
	- Modern Architecture: Clean separation of concerns
	- Extensible Design: Easy to add new AI providers
	- Robust Error Handling: Graceful degradation patterns
	- Type Safety: Full TypeScript-style typing with Pydantic

	### For Operations
	- Scalable Design: Stateless AI operations
	- Monitoring Ready: Comprehensive metrics and logging
	- Configuration Driven: Environment-based feature toggles
	- Security Focused: API key management and input validation

	## 🚀 Future Enhancements

	### Planned Features
	- Multi-Provider Support: Add Claude, GPT-4 as AI alternatives
	- Prompt Templates: Pre-built prompts for common use cases
	- Smart Caching: Cache AI selections for identical repositories
	- User Feedback Loop: Learn from user corrections to improve selection

	### Technical Improvements
	- Streaming Responses: Real-time AI analysis updates
	- Batch Processing: Handle multiple repositories efficiently
	- Advanced Filtering: ML-based content quality scoring
	- Custom Fine-tuning: Domain-specific AI model training

	This redesign successfully transforms Gitingest from a manual configuration tool into an intelligent, AI-powered codebase analysis platform that automatically selects the most relevant files based on user intent and context requirements.