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Trace

A tree-sitter tool that builds compact outlines of files and directories.

At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-12
Last seen:2026-09-12
Times seen:1
Website:github.com

The short version

A tree-sitter tool that builds compact outlines of files and directories.

Why it caught our attention

A user employs Trace to save agent time and improve codebase orientation.

Where it surfaced on Hacker News

2026-09-12

I use treesitter to build outlines of files and directories:

monneyboi · recommendation · first hand use

Direct HN comment

RTK reports token savings, but our cost benchmarks disagree