Can I combine multiple templates?

Yes. Select as many language/framework/IDE checkboxes as needed and the generated .gitignore will merge all patterns with section headers.

Are the templates up to date?

Templates are based on the GitHub gitignore repository patterns, covering standard build artifacts, dependency directories, and IDE files for each technology.

Should I commit .env files even if they are in .gitignore?

Never commit .env files or any file containing secrets, even if the repo is private. Use .env.example (no real values) to document what environment variables are needed.

Can I add custom patterns?

Yes. After generating the base .gitignore, you can add your own patterns — e.g., /secrets/, *.local, or project-specific build output directories.

.gitignore Generator

Generates .gitignore files from curated templates for popular languages (Node.js, Python, Java, Go, Rust, Ruby), frameworks (React, Next.js, Laravel, Django, Rails), and IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains, Xcode). Select multiple templates to combine them into one comprehensive .gitignore for your project.

Runs entirely in your browser — your input is never uploaded, stored, or logged.

Select your stack from the checkboxes and download a complete .gitignore for your project. Pair it with the License Generator and README Template Generator to fully set up a new repository.

Examples

Node.js + VS Code

Input

Node.js + VS Code

Output

# Node.js
node_modules/
dist/
.env
# VS Code
.vscode/
...

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