code2prompt
CLI tool to convert codebase into an LLM prompt with source tree and token counting.
Pricing
Free tier
Flat rate
Adoption
↗RisingLicense
Open Source
Data freshness
Verified · Jul 16, 2026Overview
What is code2prompt?
Code2Prompt is a CLI tool that converts your entire codebase into a single language model prompt, including the source tree structure. It supports prompt templating and token counting for efficient use in large language models.
Key differentiator
“Code2Prompt stands out by offering an automated way to convert complex source trees into structured prompts for LLMs, which other tools do not provide.”
Capability profile
Capability Radar
Honest assessment
Strengths & Weaknesses
↑ Strengths
↓ Weaknesses
API requires Python-specific patterns, TypeScript SDK is community-maintained
v0.1 to v0.2 migration required rewriting chain definitions
Primary development focus is on Python, other languages have limited or no support
Processing time increases exponentially as the size of the codebase grows
Fit analysis
Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Developers who need to quickly generate prompts for LLMs from their existing codebases.
Teams working on documentation generation that requires an understanding of the full source tree.
✕ Not a fit for
Projects requiring real-time prompt generation as it processes the entire codebase.
Scenarios where minimal dependencies are required, as this tool is a CLI and library-based solution.
Cost structure
Pricing
Free Tier
Available
Open source — free to use
Starts at
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise
None
Performance benchmarks
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Get Started with code2prompt
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.