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.gitignore Generator

Generate .gitignore files for any project. Pre-built templates for Node.js, Python, React, Java, Go, Rust, and 50+ more technologies.

Pick your languages, frameworks, and IDEs, and get a ready-to-use .gitignore file. Covers common patterns for Node.js, Python, Java, Go, Rust, .NET, and dozens of editors and operating systems.

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.gitignore Generator: a worked example

You start a new Node project on macOS and want a correct .gitignore instead of copy-pasting a stale Gist.

Stacks selected

Node + macOS + VS Code
.gitignore Generator produces

Generated .gitignore

# Node
node_modules/
npm-debug.log*
.env
dist/

# macOS
.DS_Store
.AppleDouble

# VS Code
.vscode/*
!.vscode/extensions.json

The output is composed from the maintained github/gitignore templates for each stack you pick, so it includes the non-obvious entries, like the `!.vscode/extensions.json` negation that keeps recommended-extensions shareable while ignoring personal editor settings, that hand-written lists usually miss.

What is .gitignore Generator?

Pick your languages, frameworks, and IDEs, and get a ready-to-use .gitignore file. Covers common patterns for Node.js, Python, Java, Go, Rust, .NET, and dozens of editors and operating systems.

How to use

  1. 1Select the languages and frameworks in your project.
  2. 2Add any IDE or OS-specific patterns.
  3. 3Review the generated .gitignore content.
  4. 4Copy it or download the file.

Key features

  • Templates for 50+ languages and frameworks
  • IDE-specific patterns (VS Code, IntelliJ, Vim, etc.)
  • OS-specific entries (macOS .DS_Store, Windows Thumbs.db)
  • Custom pattern additions
  • Download as .gitignore file

Common use cases

  • New project setup

    Generate a comprehensive .gitignore before your first commit so build artifacts and editor files never enter the repo.

  • Multi-language monorepos

    Combine patterns for multiple languages and tools into a single .gitignore.

  • Auditing existing repos

    Compare your current .gitignore against the recommended patterns for your stack to catch missing entries.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I put the .gitignore file?

In the root of your repository. You can also place additional .gitignore files in subdirectories to override patterns for that subtree.

Can I ignore a file that's already tracked?

Adding it to .gitignore won't remove it from tracking. Run "git rm --cached <file>" first, then commit.

Private by design

This runs as client-side JavaScript. Keys, tokens, payloads, and other inputs never leave your device.