Git Ingest

Development512MB+ RAM

Convert any Git repository into a single LLM-friendly prompt — paste a repo URL, get clean digested text for ChatGPT or Claude

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Deploy Git Ingest in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Git Ingest

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Step-by-step deployment guide

Deploy Git Ingest on a VPS with Server Compass

Use the Git Ingest template in Server Compass to deploy the public Git Ingest web UI on your VPS, then verify it loads in a browser.

About 8 minutesBrowser verified

Step 1

Open the server Apps tab

Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment.

Server Compass Apps tab before creating a Git Ingest app

Step 2

Choose an app template

Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.

Choosing to deploy an app from a Server Compass template

Step 3

Search for Git Ingest

Use the template picker search to find Git Ingest in the Server Compass template catalog.

Searching for Git Ingest in the Server Compass template picker

Step 4

Select the Git Ingest template

Choose the Git Ingest template. Server Compass fills the compose services, variables, and build settings for this template.

Git Ingest template selected in Server Compass

Step 5

Review the Git Ingest settings

Confirm the app name and generated settings. In this run, the app was named gitingest-demo.

Reviewing Git Ingest project settings and compose services

Step 6

Deploy Git Ingest

Review the generated compose settings, confirm the port check passes, and click Deploy.

Reviewing Git Ingest generated settings before deployment

Step 7

Watch the deployment progress

Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads files, starts containers, and verifies the stack.

Server Compass deploying the Git Ingest template on the VPS

Step 8

Confirm Git Ingest is running

After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Git Ingest app is marked Running.

Git Ingest template running in the Server Compass Apps tab

Step 9

Open Git Ingest in the browser

Open the application URL in a browser. The loaded Git Ingest page confirms the template is reachable.

The deployed Git Ingest app loaded in a browser

After Git Ingest Opens

Restrict public access if users will ingest private repositories.
Add HTTPS before using the service with sensitive repository URLs.
Pin the image tag for production once you have validated an upstream release.

Verified Result

Git Ingest loaded successfully at http://167.233.138.53:4130/.

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Git Ingest deployment questions

What does the Git Ingest template deploy?

Use the Git Ingest template in Server Compass to deploy the public Git Ingest web UI on your VPS, then verify it loads in a browser.

Which port did the tutorial use?

The tutorial used host port 4130, mapped to container port 8000.

Should this become a blog post?

No. The deployment guide should live on the Git Ingest template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.

After Deployment

After deploying Git Ingest with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Visit the application URL

Paste a public Git repository URL (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)

Adjust include/exclude patterns and file-size limits

Copy the generated digest into your LLM of choice

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Git Ingest FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Git Ingest

How do I deploy Git Ingest with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Git Ingest from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Git Ingest?

Git Ingest requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Git Ingest data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Git Ingest backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Git Ingest to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Git Ingest image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Git Ingest free to self-host?

Git Ingest is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.

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