.gitignore Generator

Generate a .gitignore file for your languages, OS and editors in one click — free online.

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About the .gitignore Generator

Builds a merged .gitignore file from the languages, operating systems and editors you tick, with duplicate lines removed.

Developers starting a new repository use it to get sensible ignore rules in place before the first commit, while teams standardizing on a toolchain use it to make sure editor and OS clutter never gets committed by mistake. It's one of many free developer tools on Toolapt, and like every tool here, it's free to use with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you run it.

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Guide

Using the .gitignore Generator

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Tick every language, operating system and editor your project involves.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    The merged .gitignore file updates instantly as you tick or untick options.

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    Step 3

    Copy the result, or Clear to start over with a different selection.

  • Covers common languages (Node, Python, Java, Go, Rust), operating systems (macOS, Windows) and editors (VS Code, JetBrains IDEs)
  • Merges every selection into one file with duplicate lines removed
  • Runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no sign-up
  • Free to use, with no limit on how many times you run it
  • Fully responsive, so it works just as well on a phone as on a desktop

Developers starting a new repo

Developers starting a new repo use the .gitignore Generator for getting sensible ignore rules in place before the very first commit.

Teams standardizing a toolchain

Teams standardizing a toolchain use the .gitignore Generator for making sure everyone's editor and OS files stay out of the repository.

Students setting up their first project

Students setting up their first project use the .gitignore Generator for avoiding the classic mistake of committing node_modules or build output.

Open-source maintainers

Open-source maintainers use the .gitignore Generator for quickly refreshing a project's ignore rules when adding support for a new language or tool.

Examples

.gitignore Generator examples

3 worked examples

01

Node project on a Mac

Ticking Node and macOS merges their patterns into one file that ignores node_modules/, npm-debug.log* and .DS_Store.

02

Python project in VS Code

Ticking Python and VS Code produces a merged file ignoring __pycache__/, *.pyc and .vscode/, with duplicate lines removed.

03

Multi-language team setup

Ticking Node, Java, Windows and JetBrains IDEs merges all four sets of rules into one .gitignore covering node_modules/, *.class, Thumbs.db and .idea/ in a single file.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about the .gitignore Generator.

What does the .gitignore Generator do?

It builds a .gitignore file by merging the standard ignore patterns for every language, operating system and editor you tick.

Is the .gitignore Generator free to use?

Yes. It's free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.

Is my selection safe when I use this tool?

Yes. Everything is generated entirely on your own device — nothing is sent to a server.

Which languages and tools are covered?

Node, Python, Java, Go and Rust for languages; macOS and Windows for operating systems; and VS Code and JetBrains IDEs for editors.

Can I select more than one language?

Yes. Tick as many languages, operating systems and editors as apply — the generator merges all of them into one file and removes duplicate lines.

What if I already have a .gitignore file?

This tool generates a fresh file from your selections; you'll need to merge it with any existing custom rules yourself, since it doesn't read an existing file.

Can I use the .gitignore Generator on my phone?

Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers alike.

Does the .gitignore Generator have any limitations?

It covers the most commonly used languages, operating systems and editors; less common toolchains aren't included and would need manual rules added afterward.

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