Built-in Templates
Ready-made rules for popular languages, frameworks, operating systems, editors, and tools.
.gitignore Generator
Build a clean .gitignore in seconds. Pick the languages, frameworks, and tools your project uses and copy or download the file. Free, no signup, nothing uploaded.
Guide
How to make a .gitignore file
1
Pick Your Stack
Search and click the languages, frameworks, operating systems, editors, and tools your project uses.
2
Review the Output
The .gitignore builds in real time, with each template in its own section and repeated rules removed.
3
Copy or Download
Copy the file to your clipboard or download it as a ready-to-use .gitignore for your repository.
Start Every Repo with a Clean .gitignore
A .gitignore file tells Git which files to leave out of your repository, build output, dependency folders, local config, editor junk, and secrets like .env files. Getting it right from the start keeps your history clean and stops you from committing things you never meant to share.
This generator gives you ready-made rules for the tools people actually use. Search and click the languages, frameworks, operating systems, and editors in your project, and the file builds as you go. When two templates share the same rule, it is only written once, so the output stays tidy instead of repeating node_modules or .DS_Store five times.
The output box is fully editable, so you can add project-specific rules before you copy or download. Everything runs in your browser from a built-in template library, which means nothing about your project is sent anywhere.
Benefits
Why Use Our .gitignore Generator?
Combines and Cleans
Select several templates and the rules merge into one file with duplicates removed.
Fast Search
Filter the full list as you type to find the exact template you need.
Editable Output
Tweak the result or add your own custom rules right in the output box before you save.
Copy or Download
Grab the file with one click, copy to the clipboard or download a real .gitignore.
Runs in Your Browser
The templates are built in, so the file is generated on your device with no requests sent out.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about .gitignore files.
What is a .gitignore file?
It is a plain text file that tells Git which files and folders to ignore, so things like build output, dependencies, and local config never get committed to your repository.
How do I use the generated file?
Copy or download it, then save it as .gitignore in the root of your project. Git reads it automatically and skips the matching files.
Can I combine more than one template?
Yes. Pick as many as you need and the rules are merged into a single file. Any rule that appears in more than one template is written only once.
Can I add my own rules?
Yes. The output box is editable, so you can add project-specific paths or patterns before copying or downloading.
Does it cover my language or framework?
It includes the most common languages, frameworks, operating systems, editors, and tools. If something is missing, add its rules by hand in the output box.
Is this .gitignore generator free?
Yes, it is completely free with no signup and no limits. Everything runs in your browser.