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Embed source files into any text file using comment markers — CLI, crate, and GitHub Action.
https://github.com/urmzd/fsrc

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Embed source files into any text file using comment markers — CLI, crate, and GitHub Action.

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fsrc



Embed source files into any text file using comment markers.



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## Showcase


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After


README with empty fsrc markers
Running fsrc and the result

## Syntax

Place opening and closing markers in your file using whatever comment style is appropriate:

**Markdown / HTML:**
```markdown

```

**Rust / JS / Go / C:**
```rust
// fsrc src="path/to/utils.py"
// /fsrc
```

**Python / Shell / YAML:**
```python
# fsrc src="path/to/setup.sh"
# /fsrc
```

**CSS:**
```css
/* fsrc src="path/to/theme.css" */
/* /fsrc */
```

**SQL / Lua:**
```sql
-- fsrc src="path/to/schema.sql"
-- /fsrc
```

When the tool runs, the content between the markers is replaced with the referenced file's contents.

### Raw vs Fenced Insertion

By default, content is inserted **raw** (no wrapping). This works for any file type.

To wrap content in markdown code fences, use the `fence` attribute:

| Attribute | Behavior |
|-----------|----------|
| *(none)* | Raw insertion |
| `fence` | Code fence with auto-detected language |
| `fence="auto"` | Code fence with auto-detected language |
| `fence="python"` | Code fence with explicit language tag |

**Example with fencing:**

````markdown

```yaml
server:
host: localhost
port: 8080
```

````

- Paths are relative to the host file's directory.
- The code fence language is inferred from the file extension when using `fence` or `fence="auto"`.
- Re-running is idempotent -- existing content between markers is replaced.

## Features

- **Any File Type**: Embed into markdown, YAML, Python, Rust, or any file with comments.
- **Raw or Fenced**: Insert raw content by default, or wrap in code fences with `fence`.
- **Custom Commit Options**: Personalize commit messages, author details, and push behavior.
- **Dry-Run Mode**: Test embedding without creating commits.
- **Seamless Integration**: Drop into any GitHub Actions workflow.

## Installation

### Script (macOS / Linux)

```sh
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/urmzd/fsrc/main/install.sh | sh
```

Installs the latest release to `$HOME/.local/bin` and adds it to your shell's `PATH`.

**Options (environment variables):**

| Variable | Description | Default |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| `FSRC_VERSION` | Version to install (e.g. `v3.1.1`) | latest |
| `FSRC_INSTALL_DIR` | Installation directory | `$HOME/.local/bin` |

**Example — pin a version:**
```sh
FSRC_VERSION=v3.1.1 curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/urmzd/fsrc/main/install.sh | sh
```

### Manual

Download a pre-built binary for your platform from the [releases page](https://github.com/urmzd/fsrc/releases/latest) and place it somewhere on your `PATH`.

> **Windows** — the script installer is not supported; use the manual download above.

## Local Usage

The `fsrc` binary can also be used directly:

```bash
# Process files in place
fsrc run README.md docs/*.md

# Check if files are up-to-date (CI mode)
fsrc run --verify README.md

# Preview changes without writing
fsrc run --dry-run README.md
```

## Inputs

| Name | Description | Required | Default |
|------|-------------|----------|---------|
| `files` | Space-separated list of files to process. | No | `README.md` |
| `commit-message` | Commit message for the embedded changes. | No | `chore: embed source files` |
| `commit-name` | Git committer name. | No | `github-actions[bot]` |
| `commit-email` | Git committer email. | No | `github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com` |
| `commit-push` | Whether to push after committing. | No | `true` |
| `commit-dry` | Skip the commit (dry-run mode). | No | `false` |
| `github-token` | GitHub token for downloading the binary. | No | `${{ github.token }}` |

## Usage

### Basic

```yaml
name: "Example"

on: [push]

jobs:
embed:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
permissions:
contents: write
steps:
- name: "Checkout repo"
uses: actions/checkout@v4
- name: "Embed code into files"
uses: urmzd/fsrc@v4
with:
files: "README.md"
```

### Multiple Files

```yaml
- uses: urmzd/fsrc@v4
with:
files: "README.md docs/API.md docs/GUIDE.md"
```

### Dry Run (No Commit)

Useful for CI validation -- embed the files and check for drift without committing:

```yaml
- uses: urmzd/fsrc@v4
with:
commit-dry: "true"
commit-push: "false"
```

## Troubleshooting

**Action fails with "nothing to commit"**
This means no changes were needed. Ensure your files contain valid `fsrc` markers with `src="..."` and corresponding `/fsrc` closing markers.

**Permission denied on push**
The action needs `contents: write` permission. Add this to your job:
```yaml
permissions:
contents: write
```

**Files not being embedded**
Verify the file paths in `files` are relative to the repository root and that the referenced source files exist.

## Agent Skill

This project ships an [Agent Skill](https://github.com/vercel-labs/skills) for use with Claude Code, Cursor, and other compatible agents.

Available as portable agent skills in [`skills/`](skills/).

Once installed, use `/fsrc` to embed source files into documents using comment markers.

## License

Apache-2.0