.gitignore Generator

Create comprehensive .gitignore files with templates for 20+ languages, frameworks, tools, and operating systems. Combine multiple templates and add custom rules for your specific project needs.

Features

20+ language templatesFramework-specific patternsOS and IDE templatesQuick stack presetsCustom rules supportSearch and filter templates

Gitignore Generator

Select Templates

Quick Stacks:

Custom Rules

Common patterns:

• *.log - Ignore all log files

• build/ - Ignore build directory

• !important.txt - Don't ignore this file

• *.tmp - Ignore all tmp files

Generated .gitignore

# Select templates to generate your .gitignore file

Templates

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Size

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Rules

How to Use

1. Select templates for your languages, frameworks, and tools
2. Add any custom rules specific to your project
3. Copy or download the generated .gitignore file
4. Place the file in your project root directory
5. Commit the .gitignore file to your repository

Tips:

• Use Quick Stacks for common technology combinations
• Always include your OS and IDE templates
• Add environment files (.env) to prevent exposing secrets
• Use ! prefix to explicitly include files that match ignore patterns
• Test with 'git status' to verify files are properly ignored