Gitignore Generator

Generate gitignore templates by language/framework.

Category: Dev Tools

When to use?

Use it to quickly make default ignore patterns for Node, React, Python, etc. when starting a new project.

How to use

  • Choose the templates you need.
  • Remove duplicate patterns.
  • Copy the generated .gitignore content.

Input Explanation

Select your tech stack with checkboxes.

Calculation Basis

It merges built-in template arrays and removes duplicates with a Set for the output.

Usage Examples

  • Initialize a new repo - Quickly generate a default .gitignore.
  • Quick pre-deploy check - Check inputs and output to reduce errors before dev/ops work.
  • Aid docs/reviews - Copy the result into dev docs, issues, or review comments.

Examples

  • Choose Node → includes node_modules/, dist/, .env
  • Choose Node and macOS → rules with node_modules and .DS_Store

Cautions

  • Generated output is for reference; test carefully before production use.
  • Add project-specific rules as needed after generating.

FAQ

Where do the templates come from?

Common patterns are built into the app.

Can I preview the generated rules?

Yes. The .gitignore content updates instantly with your selected languages/tools.

Can I add more rules?

Copy the generated template and append rules specific to your project.

Can I select several languages together?

Yes, pick several templates to merge into one .gitignore at once.

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