Generate .gitignore files for any project stack
Quickly generate custom .gitignore files to keep your repositories clean and secure. This tool allows you to combine community-standard templates for languages, frameworks, and operating systems in seconds.
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Tip
Use a global .gitignore for OS-specific files like .DS_Store to keep project files clean.
Did You Know?
The .gitignore file only ignores files that are not already being tracked by Git.
Best Practice
Always place your .gitignore in the root directory before your first commit.
git rm --cached if you add a rule for a file that Git is already tracking.git status after adding your file to ensure it correctly filters your intended targets.Q: Can I combine multiple languages? A: Yes, you can select as many templates as needed, and the tool will merge them into one file.
Q: Where should I put the .gitignore file? A: Usually, it should be placed in the root directory of your Git repository.
Q: Does this tool store my data? A: No, all generation happens in your browser, and no data about your project is saved on our servers.
Q: Why are my files still appearing in Git after adding them to .gitignore? A: .gitignore only affects untracked files; if a file was already committed, you must remove it from the index first.