How to track changes made by GPT in GitHub?

 

Step 1: Initialize and Clone Your Repository

 

• Ensure you have Git installed and configured with your GitHub account.
• Clone the repository where you plan to apply GPT‐generated changes.

git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git
cd your-repo

 

Step 2: Create a Dedicated Branch for GPT Changes

 

• Create a new branch so all GPT-driven edits remain isolated.
• Switch to that branch before running GPT or applying its outputs.

git checkout -b gpt-changes

 

Step 3: Apply GPT-Generated Changes and Commit Locally

 

• Run your GPT tool or paste its suggested edits into your files.
• Review the modifications, then stage and commit them with a clear message.

git add .
git commit -m "Apply GPT-generated updates to feature X"

 

Step 4: Use Git Diff to Track What GPT Changed

 

• Compare the current branch against the main branch to see a summary of changes.
• Use flags for a word or colorized diff to make reviewing easier.

git diff main...gpt-changes --color-words

 

Step 5: Push Your Branch and Open a Pull Request on GitHub

 

• Push the GPT branch to GitHub.
• Create a Pull Request (PR) to visualize file-by-file diffs and add reviewers.

git push origin gpt-changes

 

Step 6: Review and Merge Changes via GitHub’s Interface

 

• Open the PR in GitHub; navigate to “Files changed” to see GPT’s edits.
• Use comments and approval workflows to track any further adjustments.
• Once approved, merge into main; all tracked history remains in the commit log.

 

Step 7: Monitor Commit History for Ongoing GPT Contributions

 

• Use git log locally or GitHub’s Commits tab on your repo.
• Filter authors or branches if you are collaborating with multiple tools.

git log --oneline --author="Your Name"

 

Step 8: Automate Change Tracking with GitHub Actions (Optional)

 

• Create an action to label PRs generated by GPT or run diffs automatically.
• Add a workflow file in .github/workflows that triggers on pull requests.

# .github/workflows/track-gpt.yml
name: "Track GPT Changes"
on: pull\_request
jobs:
  label:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
    - uses: actions/labeler@v3
        with:
          repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB\_TOKEN }}
          configuration-path: .github/labeler.yml

 

Step 9: Maintain Clear Commit Messages and Tags

 

• Prefix GPT commits with “GPT:” or similar to filter easily in history.
• Tag releases including GPT-driven features for traceability.

git tag -a v1.0-gpt -m "Release incorporating GPT changes"
git push origin v1.0-gpt

 

Step 10: Best Practices for Collaboration and Auditing

 

• Require reviews on GPT-based PRs to ensure quality and security.
• Document in your README or CONTRIBUTING guide how GPT contributions are tracked and audited.

 

Congratulations! You now have a clear, step-by-step workflow to track and audit all changes made by GPT in your GitHub repository, ensuring transparency and maintainability throughout your project.