`preview`

Report included and skipped repository files before bundling or upload.

AccessRead-only

NetworkNone

SourceBuilt-in Clyde command

Syntax#

clyde preview REPO [scan flags] [--json]

Options#

Flag	Purpose
`--show-files`	Show first N included files.
`--show-skips`	Show first N skipped files.
`--json`	Print machine-readable JSON summary.
`--include`	Only include matching globs; repeatable.
`--exclude`	Skip matching globs in addition to defaults; repeatable.
`--max-file-bytes`	Skip files larger than this many bytes.
`--max-chunk-chars`	Split source text at this many characters.

Arguments#

REPO

Examples#

clyde preview .

clyde preview . --include "internal/**/*.go" --show-files 10

clyde preview . --json

Example Use Cases#

Use preview before bundle, sync, or agent runs to confirm what Clyde will read and skip.

Safety Notes#

Clyde is a local workflow harness, not an operating-system sandbox. Review bundles before upload, keep NotebookLM notebooks private, and avoid sending secrets, customer data, production records, tokens, credentials, browser state, or private keys.