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Gitignore Generator

Generate .gitignore files for your project by selecting frameworks and environments. Covers Node.js, Python, Java, Go, Rust, IDEs, macOS and more.

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What this tool does

Gitignore Generator builds a .gitignore file from selected technology templates. It accepts a selection of languages, frameworks and IDEs and returns a ready-to-use .gitignore file. Use it for starting a new project, setting up a repo and blocking build artifacts, secrets and editor files from version control.

Related extensions and formats

These are the formats and values directly related to the Gitignore Generator workflow: a selection of languages, frameworks and IDEs becomes a ready-to-use .gitignore file.

Git ignore file

.gitignore

A text file that tells Git which files and directories to exclude from version control tracking.

Plain text

.txt

A simple text file for logs, lists, generated values, decoded output and other unstructured content.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Paste or enter a selection of languages, frameworks and IDEs into Gitignore Generator.
  2. 2Adjust the available options when the tool provides extra controls.
  3. 3Review a ready-to-use .gitignore file, then copy or download the result.

Common use cases

  • Use a selection of languages, frameworks and IDEs for starting a new project, setting up a repo and blocking build artifacts, secrets and editor files from version control.
  • Generate a ready-to-use .gitignore file without installing external utilities.
  • Quickly check a selection of languages, frameworks and IDEs before pasting it into code, documentation or integrations.
  • Keep sensitive data in the browser during quick development tasks.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gitignore Generator used for?

It is used for starting a new project, setting up a repo and blocking build artifacts, secrets and editor files from version control, converting or analyzing a selection of languages, frameworks and IDEs to produce a ready-to-use .gitignore file.

What input can I use with Gitignore Generator?

Use a selection of languages, frameworks and IDEs. The expected result is a ready-to-use .gitignore file.

Does Gitignore Generator send my data to the server?

No. DevMe tools are designed to process data in the browser whenever possible.