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your repository as generative art — npx codebase-posters

71 starsTypeScript

Codebase Posters – turn any Git repo into generative poster art

by unable0·Jul 12, 2026·28 points·5 comments
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Turns git logs into 3600x4800 DPI posters visualizing code storms and commit constellations.

Strengths
  • •Deterministic rendering ensures identical inputs produce identical pixel-perfect outputs.
  • •Zero dependencies and 101kB size makes it instant to run via npx anywhere.
  • •Exports both static high-res PNGs and animated MP4s of the painting process.
Weaknesses
  • •Visual metaphors like 'heartbeats' may not translate clearly to non-technical viewers.
  • •Limited customization options for color palettes or layout algorithms.
Category
Design
Target Audience

Developers, open source maintainers, tech artists

Similar To

git-history · Gource · Code2Art

Post Description

npx codebase-posters inside any git repo opens a local exhibition: 18 pieces painted live from your commit history.

everything renders from git log, nothing leaves your machine.

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