# Check git repositories and uncommitted changes (2025-10-13 17:59Z)
_**User (2025-10-13 17:59Z)**_
@2025-10-07_15-36Z-check-for-uncommitted-changes-in-git-repos.md scan again; all of amazon active projects got deleted somehow, so we restored, but we're not sure if all of our projects are intact again. Tell me which ones don't have a git repository as well as which ones have uncommitted changes.
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_**Assistant (gpt-5)**_
Thought Process
**Scanning for changes**
I need to perform another scan. The user wants me to check the directory A:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects for any uncommitted changes and identify which directories don't have a Git repository. Since I’m in a Windows PowerShell environment, I’ll follow developer instructions closely: I need to use specific commands, provide updates before tool calls, and parallelize where possible. I also need to keep the output concise and avoid generating a script unless the user specifically asks for it.
**Running directory scans**
I need to run commands to check directories under A:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects and find which ones lack a `.git` directory. For those that are Git repositories, I’ll check the status for uncommitted changes using `git status --porcelain`. The user mentioned that everything in Amazon Active Projects got deleted and restored, so I'm especially keen to look for any missing `.git` folders during this scan. It looks like we’ll run this from the specified workspace path. I’ll replicate previous commands I used.
**Creating an approach for scanning**
I’m creating a plan to tackle the scanning. First, I’ll list the immediate subdirectories under A:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects to separate them into Git repositories and non-repositories. For those that are repos, I'll run `git status --porcelain` to check for changes. However, I need to be cautious about previous issues with network path ownership, like the dubious ownership error from the //NEXUS path, which might affect the A:\ mapping. I’ll run a PowerShell command efficiently while maximizing parallel tool calls.
**Running terminal commands efficiently**
It seems like I can only run one `run_terminal_cmd` at a time, but the `multi_tool_use.parallel` wrapper can handle multiple commands concurrently. However, I may want to run commands sequentially due to dependencies. My plan is to first list the top-level directories. Then, I can run multiple `git status` commands for different repositories at once, aiming for a consistent printout format. I'll set `$root` to "A:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects" and use `Get-ChildItem` to find only the top-level directories, ensuring to handle spaces properly. For each directory with a `.git` folder, I’ll identify it as a repo.Thought Process
**Compiling git report**
I need to respond to the user about our interrupted process. We had started scanning the Amazon Active Projects directory and created TODOs for that. We also listed directories and checked for GIT repositories. It seems the output got cut off because it was too large, but we still have enough data to compile results. I'll create a concise report with two lists: one for top-level projects without a git repository, and another for those with uncommitted changes.
**Analyzing command output**
The last command produced multiple lines indicating each entry's path, whether it has a GIT repository or not, and any status or errors. I noticed it got cut off at the beginning, but I can still see entries like “NO_GIT” for some directories, such as A:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects\.claude and 0 AssetArchive. We need to determine if these should be considered "projects." The user wants to know which have uncommitted changes too, but our output is truncated, so we may have missed some entries.
**Rerunning command for clarity**
I need to rerun the command to create a clearer, more concise summary to avoid truncation. I’ll use a PowerShell command that outputs one line per project, including path, HAS_GIT/NO_GIT, and a status summary with counts for M, A, D, R, and others. To find uncommitted changes, I'll run git status --porcelain and label projects as CLEAN if empty and DIRTY otherwise. I'll be cautious of "safe.directory" issues for '2 Translations' since previous scans showed errors. In this run, I can suppress errors and mark any GIT errors noted.
**Preparing PowerShell function**
I’m going to create a PowerShell function that lists top-level directories and checks for .git repositories. For those with .git, I’ll run git status --porcelain -z and set a boolean, hasChanges, based on the output length. I assume we’re aiming to produce CSV-like output to provide an overview. I see the design prefers multi_tool_use.parallel for multiple calls, but since we're running just one command, I think it’s fine to keep it simple. Before the tool calls, I must include a status update and note that we completed the task of detecting missing .git and gathering the git status.
**Running concise command for project status**
I'm preparing to run a streamlined command to generate two lists: one for projects with "NO_GIT" and another for "HAS_GIT but DIRTY." The command will check each project in the specified directory, looking for a .git folder. If there's none, I'll mark it as "NO_GIT". For those with .git, I’ll run git status to check if they’re clean or dirty. Although the user didn’t ask for file names, I’ll keep them in mind since I can easily list a few if needed. Ready to execute!