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How .gitignore Generator works

  1. Check the boxes for the templates that match your project: Node, Python, OS, and/or Editors.
  2. Review the combined ignore rules in the output box as you toggle selections.
  3. Copy the generated rules.
  4. Paste them into a .gitignore file at the root of your repository.
  5. Add any project-specific paths manually below the generated rules.
  • Set up a .gitignore for a new Node.js project, covering node_modules, build output, and .env files in one step.
  • Combine Python and OS templates for a cross-platform Python project shared between Mac and Windows contributors.
  • Add editor-specific ignore rules (.vscode, .idea) to an existing repo without typing them by hand.
  • Quickly rebuild a .gitignore after realizing dependency folders were never excluded.

The .gitignore content is assembled entirely in your browser from built-in templates. Nothing is uploaded.

  • Only covers Node, Python, OS, and editor patterns — other languages and frameworks need manual rules added.
  • Doesn't retroactively untrack files already committed before the rule existed; use 'git rm --cached' for those.
  • Templates are fixed, general-purpose rule sets, not tailored to unusual project layouts or monorepo structures.

.gitignore Generator

.gitignore Generator combines useful ignore rules for Node, Python, operating system files, and editors. It helps keep dependencies, caches, and local config out of Git.

.gitignore Generator Runs locally

.gitignore Generator

Combine common ignore templates for JavaScript, Python, OS files, and editors. Everything runs locally in this tab.

Output
node_modules/
dist/
build/
.env
.env.*
npm-debug.log*
pnpm-debug.log*
.DS_Store
Thumbs.db
Desktop.ini
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Guide

How to use

  1. Check the boxes for the templates that match your project: Node, Python, OS, and/or Editors.

  2. Review the combined ignore rules in the output box as you toggle selections.

  3. Copy the generated rules.

  4. Paste them into a .gitignore file at the root of your repository.

  5. Add any project-specific paths manually below the generated rules.

Scenarios

Use cases

  • Set up a .gitignore for a new Node.js project, covering node_modules, build output, and .env files in one step.

  • Combine Python and OS templates for a cross-platform Python project shared between Mac and Windows contributors.

  • Add editor-specific ignore rules (.vscode, .idea) to an existing repo without typing them by hand.

  • Quickly rebuild a .gitignore after realizing dependency folders were never excluded.

Good to know

Limitations & Privacy

Private by design

The .gitignore content is assembled entirely in your browser from built-in templates. Nothing is uploaded.

  • Only covers Node, Python, OS, and editor patterns — other languages and frameworks need manual rules added.

  • Doesn't retroactively untrack files already committed before the rule existed; use 'git rm --cached' for those.

  • Templates are fixed, general-purpose rule sets, not tailored to unusual project layouts or monorepo structures.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is .gitignore Generator free to use?

Yes. The tool is free and runs directly in your browser with no account required.

Does this tool upload my data?

No. The output is assembled locally in the browser tab from the templates you select — nothing is sent to a server.

What is this tool best for?

Quickly combining common ignore rules for Node, Python, OS files, and editor config into one .gitignore without hunting through separate template files.

Which templates are available?

Four checkboxes: Node (node_modules, dist, build, .env files, debug logs), Python (__pycache__, virtual environments, egg-info), OS (.DS_Store, Thumbs.db, Desktop.ini), and Editors (.vscode, .idea, swap files).

Can I select more than one template?

Yes — check any combination of Node, Python, OS, and Editors, and the tool concatenates all their rules into a single output.

Will it ignore files I've already committed to Git?

No — .gitignore only affects untracked files. If a file matching a new rule is already tracked, run 'git rm --cached <file>' to stop tracking it after adding the rule.

Does it cover every framework, like Java or Rust?

No — this generator covers common Node.js, Python, OS, and editor patterns. For other languages or frameworks, add their specific ignore rules manually to the output.

Can I add my own custom ignore rules?

The generator produces a starting set from the selected templates; paste the output into your .gitignore file and add project-specific lines below it as needed.