.gitignore Generator

Merge real .gitignore templates for Node, Python, React, macOS, and more into one file.

Client-side

About this tool

The .gitignore Generator lets you multi-select from a library of accurate, hand-written .gitignore templates — Node, Python, Java, Go, Rust, React, Next.js, macOS, Windows, Linux, JetBrains/IntelliJ, VSCode, Xcode, Unity, and Terraform — and instantly merges them into a single ready-to-commit .gitignore file.

Each template reflects real, well-known ignore conventions for that ecosystem. Select any combination — for example Node + React + macOS + VSCode for a typical frontend repo — and the merge logic deduplicates identical pattern lines across templates while preserving the order you selected them in.

Output updates live as you toggle templates, with a filterable list so you can quickly find the stack you need. Copy the result directly to your clipboard or download it as a properly named .gitignore file. Everything runs from a static template dataset baked into the page — no network request, no external gitignore.io API call.

FAQ

Where do these templates come from?

They are written from scratch based on well-known, widely-used conventions for each ecosystem and bundled directly into the page as static data — no external API like gitignore.io is called.

What happens when two templates ignore the same pattern?

The merge deduplicates identical pattern lines across your selected templates, keeping only the first occurrence.

Can I combine templates from unrelated stacks?

Yes — select any combination. Each template is inserted under its own comment header so the merged file stays organized and easy to audit.

Does this tool cover every framework or tool?

It ships with a solid, genuinely useful set of 15 real templates covering the most common languages, frameworks, and editors, not every template on GitHub's official gitignore repository.

Can I edit the merged output before downloading?

The output panel is read-only by design. Copy it and edit further in your own editor if you need project-specific additions.