Gitignore Generator

Create a .gitignore file with the free Gitignore Generator. Select relevant languages, frameworks, operating systems or development environments to prepare ignore patterns for your project. Use the generated file to help prevent build output, temporary files and local configuration from being tracked by Git. Check existing repository files and add secret or sensitive files to your ignore rules where appropriate.

New to Gitignore Generator?

Common Node.js, Next.js, editor and environment ignores. Load the example to see the tool in action.

Templates (one per line)

node_modules/
npm-debug.log*
.next/
out/
.vscode/
.env
.env.local

🔒 Privacy-minded processing: browser-based tools are designed to process supported inputs locally. Network-backed tools such as DNS lookup send only the requested lookup to the service.

GUIDE

What is Gitignore Generator?

Create a .gitignore file with the free Gitignore Generator. Select the programming languages, frameworks, operating systems or development tools relevant to your project to prepare matching ignore patterns. Use the generated rules to help keep temporary files, build output and local configuration out of Git tracking. Review the patterns and protect sensitive files carefully, since .gitignore does not remove files already tracked by Git.

WHY IT HELPS

Why use this tool?

Create configuration files from a few choices instead of writing them from scratch.
Reduce syntax mistakes in YAML and server settings.
Get a starting point you can adapt to your environment.

HOW TO USE

How to use Gitignore Generator

Step 1. Choose the options for your setup.
Step 2. Review the generated configuration.
Step 3. Copy it into your project and test it in a safe environment first.

PRACTICAL USES

Common use cases

Starting a new service or pipeline

Learning configuration syntax

Preparing development environments

Checking permissions and network settings

EXAMPLE IN PRACTICE

Ignore generated files with Git

A .gitignore file prevents selected local files and build artifacts from being added to version control.

node_modules/
.next/
dist/
.env
.env.*
!.env.example

GOOD TO KNOW

Important notes

Generated configuration is a starting point, so review it before deploying.
Never include real secrets or passwords in generated files.
Syntax and defaults can differ between tool versions.

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FAQ

Gitignore Generator FAQ

What is Gitignore Generator?

Generate .gitignore patterns for programming languages, frameworks, operating systems and development tools to keep unwanted files out of Git repositories.

Do I need an account to use Gitignore Generator?

No. You can use it without creating an account.