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How can I manage my Claude projects, including my GitHub repos, more efficiently?

Taming the AI Beast: Why Managing Your Claude Projects on GitHub Shouldn't Be a Headache

I've spent a *lot* of time wrestling with AI models, especially Claude. The constant copy-pasting of context, re-uploading files, and re-explaining the same project details in every new chat? It's a soul-crushing time sink. I know I'm not alone.

Five Crucial Things I've Learned About Managing AI Projects (the Hard Way)

  1. Context is King (and Queen, and Everything in Between): The most frustrating part? Starting each conversation from scratch. All the crucial context you've built – your website links, the code repositories in GitHub, the specific research you've done – gone! What works best is to have a way to 'save' that context, so it's instantly available.
  2. GitHub Integration is Non-Negotiable: If your project involves code (and most do), you *need* seamless GitHub integration. I cannot stress this enough. Being able to pull directly from your repos, and have the AI understand the exact state of your code, is simply a game-changer.
  3. File Uploads Shouldn't Be a Daily Chore: I've lost count of the hours wasted uploading the same documentation, PDFs, and training data over and over. Ideally, the system should remember and reference them easily.
  4. Model Choice Matters (More Than You Think): Different AI models excel at different tasks. Being able to switch between them, experiment, and understand their strengths is critical to getting the best results. I wish someone would tell me this before I lost days.
  5. Cost Tracking, Not Guesswork: AI can get expensive, very quickly. Having a clear, transparent way to track usage and costs isn't just a nice-to-have – it's essential for effective project management. I learned this when my first bill came...ouch.

These are not just theoretical points; I've faced all of them firsthand. For example, one time I was working on a complex coding project. I spent hours meticulously crafting the perfect prompt, only to realize the project was struggling without the up-to-date GitHub repository.

A Solution That Actually Works: Contextch.at

Honestly, I’m a big fan of finding solutions which reduce friction. In practice, I've found that the most effective way to work with AI is to ensure the relevant data is included, consistently in new chats. That's why I was excited to try Contextch.at. It sounds like what I need. You know, setting up multiple projects with all the websites, files, and GitHub repos in one place? Then, starting new chats that *actually* know your data? I've been looking for this.

And the little things? Selectable AI models, a built-in context builder, even a cost calculator. It's all there. No more re-explaining everything, just create a project and start chatting. And the pay-per-use model? No subscription fees. Just exactly what I needed!

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