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Git-temp (local scratchpad for AI agents that won't clutter Git status)
Yet another AI workflow helper when .gitignore already solves this.
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sebmellen
2021d ago
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Git-temp (repo scratchpad for AI agents that won't clutter Git status)
by sebmellen·Jul 17, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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Smart use of .git/info/exclude keeps scratch files local but indexable by agents.
Strengths
- •Leverages .git/info/exclude instead of .gitignore for local-only hiding.
- •Auto-integrates with Cursor, Copilot, and Claude rule files.
- •Zero-dependency Node CLI that runs instantly via npx.
Weaknesses
- •Niche workflow that only matters if you heavily use AI agents.
- •Could be replicated with a simple shell script or alias.
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Target Audience
Developers using AI coding assistants (Cursor, Copilot)
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