Gitignore Generator
Create custom .gitignore files for your project instantly. Select from popular operating systems, IDEs, and programming languages to generate the perfect ignore file.
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.gitignore
Create custom .gitignore files for your project instantly. Select from popular operating systems, IDEs, and programming languages to generate the perfect ignore file.
How to Use This Gitignore Generator
- 1Search or browse the list of available templates.
- 2Click on the cards to select the templates you need (e.g., Node, macOS, VSCode).
- 3Preview the generated .gitignore content in the code editor.
- 4Click 'Copy' to copy to clipboard or 'Download' to save the file.
Features
- ✓Support for popular languages (Node, Python, Go, Java, C++)
- ✓Includes system files (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- ✓IDE configurations (VSCode, JetBrains)
- ✓Instant preview with syntax highlighting
- ✓One-click copy and download
- ✓100% client-side processing
What is a .gitignore file?
A .gitignore file is a plain text file where each line contains a pattern for files/directories to ignore. It tells Git which files it should not track or commit. This is useful for excluding build artifacts, temporary files, logs, and sensitive information like API keys.
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Last Verified: January 2026