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Shotgun-Code + FREE 2.5 Pro, Claude 4, ChatGPT CLICK, COPY, PASTE! This OPENSOURCE AI Coder is COOL

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Shotgun-Code + FREE 2.5 Pro, Claude 4, ChatGPT CLICK, COPY, PASTE! This OPENSOURCE AI Coder is COOL

AI Summary

This video introduces Shotgun Code, an open-source AI coding tool that serves as a free alternative to RepoPrompt. The tool allows users to easily copy project context and paste it into AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for code assistance.

Key Features of Shotgun Code:

Context Management:

  • Instantly select project folders and generate complete context dumps
  • Automatic exclusion of unnecessary files (node_modules, .git folders)
  • Clean, predictable delimiter format for AI consumption
  • Customizable file inclusion/exclusion via checkboxes

AI Integration:

  • Works with ChatGPT, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Cursor, and other AI tools
  • Supports multiple prompt modes: Dev, Architect, Bug Finding
  • Generates exact diff outputs for easy change application
  • Compatible with free AI models (especially Gemini 2.5 Pro on Google AI Studio)

Workflow Process:

  1. Select project folder in Shotgun Code
  2. Choose files to include/exclude
  3. Compose prompt with task description and custom rules
  4. Copy context and paste into AI model
  5. Receive diff-style response from AI
  6. Paste response back into Shotgun Code for organized diffs
  7. Apply diffs using tools like Cline, Cursor, or KiloCode with free Gemini models

Technical Details:

  • Built with Vue.js frontend and Go backend for speed
  • Lightweight - no database or cloud dependencies required
  • Open-source and completely free to use
  • Similar functionality to RuCode’s human relay mode

Advantages over PasteMax:

  • Provides exact diff outputs (PasteMax didn’t)
  • Better integration with change-application tools
  • More structured response handling

Limitations:

  • Lacks patch application capabilities (unlike some paid alternatives)
  • Requires external tools (Cline, KiloCode) for automated diff application

Recommended Setup:

  • Use Gemini 2.5 Flash model for applying diffs (free and effective)
  • Combine with Cline or KiloCode for best results
  • Particularly useful for complex debugging when avoiding expensive API costs

The tool is especially valuable for developers who want to leverage powerful AI models like GPT-4 or Claude without paying high API costs, by using free alternatives like Gemini 2.5 Pro while maintaining professional-grade code assistance capabilities.

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