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.gitignore generator
Select the environments used by your project, add custom rules, and generate a clean .gitignore file without duplicates.
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- Works offline
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Presets to include
Select only the technologies actually used by your project.
One rule per line. Duplicates are removed automatically.
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Generated .gitignore file
Why use this tool?
Build a .gitignore file tailored to your project without manually copying generic lists. Presets can be combined and extended with custom rules.
Smart processing
Generate, convert, or validate technical data with purpose-built controls.
Supported formats
Technical formats and syntaxes suited to each generator, converter, or validator.
Save time
Get a clean, ready-to-use result in seconds without installing software or configuring a complex workflow.
Guide
How to use this tool
- 1
Choose technologies
Select the relevant environments, tools, and operating systems.
- 2
Add exclusions
Enter one custom rule per line when your project has specific generated files.
- 3
Copy the result
Review the generated file and place it at the root of your Git repository.
Tips and best practices
- Adding a tracked file to .gitignore does not untrack it: remove it from the Git index first.
- Keep example files such as .env.example when they document required variables.
- Review presets before publishing because projects using the same technology may still need different rules.
Frequently asked questions
Where should .gitignore be placed?
It is usually placed at the repository root. Git also supports additional .gitignore files in subdirectories.
Why is a file still tracked after adding it to .gitignore?
Ignore rules do not affect files already present in the Git index. Remove them from the index without necessarily deleting them from disk.
Can I combine several presets?
Yes. The tool merges selected rules and removes exact duplicates.
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