Gitignore Generator
Professional Gitignore Generator
Languages
Frameworks
IDEs
OS
Custom Rules
.gitignore
Select technologies to generate your .gitignore file
Gitignore Generator
Professional Gitignore Generator
Features
- Pre-built templates for Node.js, Python, Java, Go, Ruby, Rust, Swift, PHP, .NET, C/C++
- IDE / editor templates: VSCode, JetBrains, Vim, Emacs, Sublime
- OS-specific templates: macOS (.DS_Store), Windows (Thumbs.db), Linux
- Multi-template combination — pick several to merge into one file
- Direct download or copy-to-clipboard
How to use
- Enter your input data in the provided field.
- Configure any options as needed.
- View the results instantly and copy or download the output.
Tips & Best Practices
- Combine the language template (Node.js / Python / …) with your IDE and OS templates — the merge dedupes overlapping rules.
- Project-specific files (build/, dist/, .env.local) belong in your project's .gitignore; user-specific files (.idea/, .vscode/) belong in your global ~/.gitignore.
- A leading "/" makes the pattern root-relative — "/dist" ignores only dist/ in the repo root, "dist" ignores it anywhere.
- A trailing "/" matches directories only — "logs/" ignores the logs/ directory but not a file named "logs".
- Negative patterns (!) re-include files — useful for "ignore everything except this".
FAQ
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, completely free with no registration, no limits, and no hidden costs.
Is my data private?
All processing happens in your browser. No data is ever sent to any server or third party.
Does it work offline?
Once loaded, the tool works entirely offline. All processing is done client-side with JavaScript.
Which browsers are supported?
Works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and all modern browsers on desktop and mobile.
Can I use the results commercially?
Yes, all output is yours to use freely in any personal or commercial project without restrictions.