.gitignore Generator
The .gitignore Generator composes ignore rules for your stack so build output and secrets stay out of version control.
Key Features
- Language and framework presets
- Editor and OS rules
- Merge multiple sets
- Preview the file
- Local only
Use Cases
- Scaffold a new repo
- Add Node or Python ignores
- Exclude IDE folders
- Teach VCS hygiene
How to Use
- Pick your stacks
- Merge the rules
- Copy the .gitignore
Practical Tips
- Ignore secrets, never commit them
- Add build dirs, not source
- Review before first commit
FAQ
- Already tracked?
- gitignore does not untrack files; use git rm --cached.
- Why ignore?
- Keeps the repo lean and avoids leaking artifacts.