.gitignore Generator
Build a .gitignore from common language and tool templates.
Your template choices are processed locally in your browser to build the .gitignore, and nothing is uploaded to a server.
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About .gitignore Generator
This gitignore generator builds a ready-to-use .gitignore file from common language, framework, and tool templates so you do not have to remember every path to exclude. Pick one or more presets, such as Node, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Vue, Python, Java, Go, Rust, Docker, or Terraform, and the tool merges them into a single labeled file you can copy or download. It also bundles editor and OS templates like VSCode, JetBrains, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It is handy for developers starting a new repo, mono-repos that mix stacks, and teams standardizing what gets committed. Whether you need a quick node gitignore, a python gitignore, or a multi-stack gitignore template, the create gitignore workflow runs entirely in your browser and your selections never leave your device.
Features
- Combines multiple templates (Node, Python, Go, Rust, and more) into one .gitignore
- Includes framework presets for React, Next.js, and Vue
- Adds editor templates for VSCode and JetBrains
- Covers OS noise from macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Labels each section with a comment header so output stays readable
- One-click Copy and Download .gitignore buttons
- Updates the output instantly as you toggle templates
- Runs entirely in your browser with no tracking
How to use the .gitignore Generator
- Click the template pills for each stack you use, such as Node and Python.
- Toggle additional editor or OS presets like VSCode or macOS as needed.
- Review the combined .gitignore in the output panel.
- Use the Copy button or Download to save it as .gitignore in your project root.
Example
Input
Selected templates: Node, macOS
Output
# ----- Node -----
node_modules/
dist/
build/
coverage/
.cache/
*.log
npm-debug.log*
yarn-error.log*
.env
.env.local
.DS_Store
# ----- macOS -----
.DS_Store
.AppleDouble
.LSOverride
Icon
._*
.Spotlight-V100
.Trashes
Selecting Node and macOS merges both presets into one labeled .gitignore.
Common errors & troubleshooting
- Some templates repeat entries like .DS_Store when combined. — Duplicate lines are harmless in Git, but you can delete the extras after copying for a tidier file.
- Files already committed before adding rules are still tracked. — Run git rm -r --cached <path> for those files, then commit so the new .gitignore takes effect.
- Your exact stack is not in the template list. — Pick the closest presets, then paste the output and add custom paths manually before saving.
- The file saved without the leading dot in its name. — Ensure it is named exactly .gitignore in your repo root; some systems hide or strip the dot when renaming.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the gitignore generator?
- The gitignore generator assembles a .gitignore file from preset templates for languages, frameworks, editors, and operating systems, then lets you copy or download the result.
- How do I create a gitignore for multiple stacks at once?
- Toggle a pill for each stack, such as Node plus Python plus Docker, and the generator merges every selection into one file with a labeled comment header per section.
- Which templates can I combine in the gitignore generator?
- You can mix Node, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Vue, Python, Java, Go, Rust, Docker, Terraform, plus VSCode, JetBrains, macOS, Windows, and Linux presets in one file.
- How do I use the generated gitignore file in my project?
- Copy or download it, save it as .gitignore in your repository root, and commit it so Git starts ignoring the listed paths.
- Does the gitignore generator keep my template selection private?
- Yes. The gitignore generator runs entirely in your browser, so your selections and the generated file never leave your device and nothing is uploaded to a server.
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