gitlab_smart_diff
Compare Git refs intelligently, retrieve structured diff hunks with configurable context lines and size limits, and optimize for efficient code reviews. Supports large diffs and auto-detects project details.
Instructions
Retrieve diff between refs with intelligent chunking, configurable context lines, and size limits. Returns structured hunks suitable for code review. Handles large diffs gracefully.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| context_lines | No | Number of unchanged lines to show around changes in diff (integer). Default: 3. Range: 0-10 | |
| from_ref | Yes | Source ref for comparison (string, required). Branch name, tag, or commit SHA to compare from | |
| max_file_size | No | Maximum file size in bytes to include in diff (integer). Files larger are skipped. Default: 50000 (50KB) | |
| project_id | No | Project ID (integer) or path (string like 'group/project'). Optional - auto-detects from current git repository if not provided | |
| to_ref | Yes | Target ref for comparison (string, required). Branch name, tag, or commit SHA to compare to |