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Fixes #673 - False positive error with --stdout and --remote flags

When using --remote with --stdout flags together, the command was failing with exit code 1 due to attempting to copy a non-existent output file. In stdout mode, output is written directly to stdout without creating a file, so the copy operation should be skipped.

Changes

  • Skip copyOutputToCurrentDirectory when --stdout flag is enabled in remoteAction.ts
  • This prevents the false positive exit code 1 when using --remote and --stdout together

Test plan

  • Run npm run test - All tests pass
  • Run npm run lint - No lint errors
  • Test the specific command from the issue: npx repomix --stdout --remote https://github.com/JedWatson/classnames
  • Verify exit code is 0 (success) instead of 1 (failure)

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The change updates the control flow in the remote action logic so that the output file is only copied to the current working directory if the stdout CLI option is not enabled. If stdout is set, the output file is not copied, preventing unnecessary file operations in this mode.

Changes

File(s) Change Summary
src/cli/actions/remoteAction.ts Adds conditional logic to skip copying the output file to the current directory when stdout is enabled.

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sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant CLI
    participant RemoteAction

    User->>CLI: Run with --remote and optional --stdout
    CLI->>RemoteAction: Execute remote action
    RemoteAction->>RemoteAction: Process repository
    alt stdout is enabled
        RemoteAction-->>CLI: Output to stdout (no file copy)
    else
        RemoteAction->>RemoteAction: Copy output file to cwd
    end
    CLI-->>User: Return result
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Objective Addressed Explanation
Prevent output file copying and related errors when --stdout is enabled (#673)

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Code Review Feedback

✅ Overall Assessment: APPROVE

This is a clean, targeted fix that correctly addresses the root cause of issue #673. The solution is minimal, logical, and follows the existing code patterns.

Specific Review Comments

✅ Fix Implementation (src/cli/actions/remoteAction.ts:94-97)

// Copy output file only when not in stdout mode
if (!cliOptions.stdout) {
  await copyOutputToCurrentDirectory(tempDirPath, process.cwd(), result.config.output.filePath);
}

Strengths:

  • Correctly targets the root cause: In stdout mode, no output file is created, so attempting to copy it will fail
  • Clear and descriptive comment: The comment clearly explains the conditional logic
  • Minimal change: Only adds the necessary condition without touching other functionality
  • Consistent with codebase patterns: Uses the same cliOptions.stdout check pattern used elsewhere

✅ Code Quality

  • Logic is sound and easy to understand
  • No performance implications
  • Maintains existing error handling for non-stdout cases
  • Comment is helpful and accurate

✅ Potential Issues Analysis

  • No edge cases identified
  • The fix handles the exact scenario described in issue False positive error with --stdout #673
  • No breaking changes to existing functionality
  • Error handling remains intact for normal file copy operations

Architecture & Design

✅ Design Decision
The placement of this check is optimal - it's executed after the runDefaultAction completes successfully but before attempting file operations that don't make sense in stdout mode. This maintains the separation of concerns between output generation and file management.

Testing Considerations

Based on the PR description, the author has:

  • ✅ Verified existing tests still pass
  • ✅ Tested the specific failing command: npx repomix --stdout --remote https://github.com/JedWatson/classnames
  • ✅ Confirmed exit code is now 0 instead of 1

Minor Suggestions

💡 Optional Enhancement: Consider adding a trace log for consistency:

if (!cliOptions.stdout) {
  await copyOutputToCurrentDirectory(tempDirPath, process.cwd(), result.config.output.filePath);
} else {
  logger.trace('Skipping file copy in stdout mode');
}

Note: This is purely optional and not necessary for the fix to work correctly.

Summary

This PR successfully resolves the false positive error when using --stdout and --remote flags together. The implementation is clean, well-commented, and addresses the exact issue without introducing side effects. The fix demonstrates good understanding of the codebase and follows established patterns.

Recommendation: ✅ APPROVE and MERGE


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Summary of Changes

Hello @yamadashy, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request addresses a specific operational bug where the application would incorrectly report an error when processing remote repositories with output directed to standard output. The change ensures that file copy operations, which are irrelevant in stdout mode, are correctly bypassed, leading to a more robust and accurate command execution flow for this specific flag combination.

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  • Bug Fix: This pull request resolves a false positive error (exit code 1) that occurred when using the --remote and --stdout flags together. Previously, the system would attempt to copy an output file even when output was directed to standard output, leading to an error.
  • Conditional Logic: A conditional check has been added in src/cli/actions/remoteAction.ts to ensure that the copyOutputToCurrentDirectory function is only invoked when the --stdout flag is not enabled. This correctly bypasses the file copy operation when output is streamed directly to the console.
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Code Review

This pull request correctly fixes a bug where using the --remote and --stdout flags together would cause a crash due to an attempt to copy a non-existent file. The change is simple and effective, adding a condition to skip the file copy operation when output is being directed to stdout.

The logic is sound and directly addresses the reported issue. I have included one medium-severity suggestion to improve the design by decoupling the remoteAction from the implementation details of the defaultAction, which could be considered for future refactoring. Overall, this is a solid fix.

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When using --remote with --stdout flags together, the command was failing
with exit code 1 due to attempting to copy a non-existent output file.
In stdout mode, output is written directly to stdout without creating
a file, so the copy operation should be skipped.

Added explanatory comment to clarify the reasoning behind this check.

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@yamadashy yamadashy force-pushed the fix/stdout-remote-exit-code branch from f6aacf2 to 43d3bd9 Compare June 22, 2025 15:01
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Pull Request Overview

This PR fixes the issue where running the command with both --stdout and --remote flags would result in an error by attempting to copy a non-existent output file.

  • Skip file copy operation in stdout mode
  • Prevent false positive exit code 1 when using --remote and --stdout together

@yamadashy yamadashy merged commit 527d196 into main Jun 22, 2025
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@yamadashy yamadashy deleted the fix/stdout-remote-exit-code branch June 22, 2025 15:17
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