.gitignore Generator

Generate .gitignore files by combining 35+ built-in templates for languages, frameworks, editors, and operating systems. Runs in your browser.

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.gitignore Generator Tutorial

What is .gitignore?

A .gitignore file tells Git which files not to track. Every project needs one — you don't want IDE metadata, build artifacts, credentials, or OS cruft in your repo.

Why This Tool?

Writing .gitignore from scratch is tedious and error-prone. You forget to ignore __pycache__, or miss .DS_Store on macOS, or leave .env exposed. This tool bundles community-proven patterns so you just pick "Python + macOS + VSCode" and get a ready-to-use file.

Templates Based On

GitHub maintains a canonical collection at github/gitignore. This tool carries inline copies of the ~35 most popular templates so you can build offline without hitting any API.

How to Use

  1. Search or scroll to find templates matching your stack
  2. Click to add (click again to remove)
  3. Click "Generate" — a combined .gitignore appears
  4. Copy to clipboard or download the file
  5. Drop in your project root as .gitignore

Combine Layers

Most projects need 3-4 templates. A typical Python web app: Python + Django (or Flask) + macOS/Windows + VSCode. A frontend: Node + macOS + VSCode. Each template is added with a clear section header so you can see what came from where.

Always Add

  • macOS or Windows — every project should ignore OS metadata
  • VSCode or JetBrains — ignore your IDE's workspace files
  • Your language's template
  • Credentials — always add a local entry for .env, *.pem, secrets.json