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.gitignore Generator

Generate .gitignore files by selecting from 20 curated templates for languages, frameworks, tools, and operating systems. Automatic deduplication and sectioned output. Runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your machine.

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Published May 28, 2026

All interactive tools run entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

How It Works

Select one or more templates from the categorized list. The generator combines the selected templates into a single .gitignore file with section headers and automatic pattern deduplication.

Features

  • 20 templates: Node.js, Python, Rust, Go, Java, Swift, React, Next.js, Astro, Django, Laravel, Flutter, Docker, Terraform, JetBrains, VS Code, macOS, Windows, Linux
  • 4 categories: Languages, Frameworks, Tools & IDEs, Operating Systems
  • Automatic deduplication: overlapping patterns (e.g. node_modules/) appear only once
  • Sectioned output: each template gets a comment header for readability
  • Pattern count: shows total unique patterns across selections
  • One-click copy: copy the generated file to clipboard
  • Private: runs entirely in the browser — no data transmitted

Use Cases

  • Setting up a new project with the right ignore rules
  • Combining language + framework + OS templates in one file
  • Quickly generating .gitignore for unfamiliar tech stacks
  • Reviewing common ignore patterns for different ecosystems