.gitignore Generator
Combine multiple .gitignore templates for your project. Runs entirely in your browser.
What is a .gitignore file?
A .gitignore file is a text file that tells Git which files or folders to ignore in a project. A local .gitignore file is usually placed in the root directory of a project. You can also create a global .gitignore file, and any entries in that file will be ignored in all of your Git repositories.
Why do you need it?
When you're working on a project, your operating system, text editor, or build tools often generate temporary files, compiled code, or local configuration files (like environment variables or API keys) that shouldn't be tracked by version control.
- Keeps your repository clean: Prevents compiled code (like
.classor.ofiles) or build directories (likenode_modules/ordist/) from cluttering your repository. - Security: Ensures sensitive information, such as passwords, API keys, and local configuration files, are not accidentally committed and pushed to a public repository.
- Saves storage: Avoids tracking large files like log files, databases, or media assets that don't belong in version control.
How to use this generator
This tool allows you to quickly combine multiple standard .gitignore templates. For example, if you are building a Node.js project on a Mac using VS Code, you can search for and select "Node", "macOS", and "VisualStudioCode". The tool will concatenate all the relevant ignore rules into a single file that you can copy or download directly.
All templates are sourced from the official github/gitignore repository. This tool runs entirely in your browser, meaning it works offline after the initial load and no data is sent to any server.