We shipped a major update to ExplainGitHub and it s all about making repo exploration faster, smarter, and more useful for real work.
What s live now
GitLab support (public & private): sign in with GitLab and chat with any repo just like GitHub.
Saved chats & History view: your conversations persist jump back into repos and continue where you left off.
Smarter context: ask in natural language the AI automatically finds the right files and uses them for more accurate answers (no manual file selection).
GitDiagram visualizations: get an instant architecture map to understand structure and relationships at a glance.
Browser extension: open chat directly from any repo page or swap github.com explaingithub.com.
We recently ran a head-to-head test comparing ChatGPT and ExplainGitHub on the same GitHub repository. The results were eye-opening: ChatGPT took 2:30 minutes, ExplainGitHub took 3 seconds, providing file-level, function-level workflow insights.
We ve created a side-by-side video showing both responses in real-time. Curious to see which AI truly understands GitHub repos? Join the discussion, share your thoughts, and let s explore how developers can leverage ExplainGitHub to save time and work smarter!
ExplainGitHub is an intelligent code exploration platform that helps developers understand GitHub repositories more efficiently. By leveraging AI-powered analysis, it allows users to navigate and comprehend unfamiliar codebases with ease.
