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I built RepoTunnel — an open-source bridge that lets ChatGPT Web conversation work with approved local repos, terminals and desktop tools

A developer released RepoTunnel, an open-source bridge that connects ChatGPT Web conversations to approved local repositories, terminals and desktop tools, allowing the model to read and edit files, run commands, inspect and debug code, and use Git. The tool routes through the user's own HTTPS endpoint, adds no monthly connection or request quota, and works with an existing ChatGPT conversation without requiring a separate OpenAI API key.

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I built RepoTunnel — an open-source bridge that lets ChatGPT Web conversation work with approved local repos, terminals and desktop tools
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I wanted ChatGPT to work with my real local projects without constantly copying files back and forth. RepoTunnel lets ChatGPT read/edit files, run commands, inspect code, debug problems, use Git, and work directly with approved projects on your computer. It works through your own HTTPS endpoint, and RepoTunnel itself adds no monthly connection/request quota. You can keep using your existing ChatGPT conversation without buying a separate OpenAI API key. GitHub: https://github.com/Yashwanth034/RepoTunnel Would love feedback from developers — especially what you’d add or improve.

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