Show HN: git-dupe – Version private files alongside a public Git repo

Category: devtools

Tags: git, version-control, developer-tools, private-files, rust

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

git-dupe runs a second, private Git repository layered over the same working tree as a public project, letting users version their own notes, agent instructions, and scratch files without polluting the upstream repo's status, log, or pushes. It reuses Git's own commands (status, add, log, push, etc.) under `git dupe …` and hides its data inside .git/dupe, which is a clever overlay design.

Target audience: backend devs and developers who work in open-source repos and want private versioned notes

Repository: https://github.com/BrianWeiHaoMa/git-dupe/tree/main · Rust · MIT · 12 stars

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