README.txt

GitSwift - Repository Management Tool
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What is GitSwift?
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GitSwift is a GUI tool that simplifies Git repository management and documentation maintenance. It provides an intuitive interface for updating documentation, tracking changes, and managing GitHub issues.

Why Use GitSwift?
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- Save time on repository maintenance
- Maintain consistent documentation
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Track issues and todos efficiently
- Streamline GitHub integration

Installation Requirements
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1. Python 3.7 or higher
2. Git installed on your system
3. GitHub account (for GitHub features)
4. Required Python packages (installed via requirements.py)

Installation Steps
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1. Clone the repository:
   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/GitSwift.git

2. Navigate to the directory:
   cd GitSwift

3. Run the requirements installer:
   python requirements.py

4. Launch the application:
   python GitSwift.py

Usage Example
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Scenario: You've just completed a feature update and need to:
- Update the README
- Add a changelog entry
- Document known issues
- Create a GitHub issue
- Update todo lists

Instead of doing each task manually:
1. Open GitSwift
2. Select your repository
3. Fill in the update information
4. Click "Update Repository"

GitSwift automatically:
- Updates README.md
- Creates/updates CHANGELOG.md
- Generates UPDATE_NOTES.md
- Creates a GitHub issue (optional)
- Commits all changes

Support
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For help or feature requests, visit:
https://github.com/yourusername/GitSwift/issues