Gitignore Generator
Generate .gitignore files for any project
Gitignore Generator
Select templates to create your .gitignore
How to Use
- 1 Search for your programming language, framework, or IDE in the search box
- 2 Click on templates to add them to your .gitignore selection
- 3 Or use Quick Presets for common combinations like "Node.js Full"
- 4 Preview the generated file in real-time on the right panel
- 5 Copy to clipboard or download as a .gitignore file
What You Get
A comprehensive .gitignore generator with 50+ templates for popular languages, frameworks, IDEs, and operating systems. Includes smart merging to combine multiple templates without duplicates.
Input: Node.js + VS Code + macOS
Output: Combined .gitignore with node_modules/, .vscode/, .DS_Store, etc.
Input: Python + PyCharm
Output: .gitignore with __pycache__/, venv/, .idea/, etc.
Input: React + Windows
Output: .gitignore with dist/, node_modules/, Thumbs.db, etc.
What is a .gitignore file?
A .gitignore file tells Git which files or directories to ignore in a project. This prevents unnecessary files like dependencies, build outputs, and system files from being committed to your repository.
Can I combine multiple templates?
Yes! Select as many templates as you need. The generator will merge them intelligently, removing duplicate entries and organizing by category.
Where should I place the .gitignore file?
Place the .gitignore file in the root directory of your Git repository. You can also have .gitignore files in subdirectories to ignore files only within that directory.
How do I add custom rules?
After generating your .gitignore, you can add custom entries at the top or bottom of the file. Common patterns include *.log for log files or secrets/ for sensitive directories.
All processing happens in your browser. No files are uploaded to any server.