What is a .gitignore file?

A .gitignore tells Git which files and folders to skip — build artifacts, dependencies, secrets, and OS junk. It keeps your repository clean and avoids committing files you do not want tracked.

Can I combine multiple templates?

Yes. Pick any combination of languages, frameworks, and editors. Their rules are merged and de-duplicated into a single ready-to-use file.

.gitignore Generator

Select your stack — Node, Python, Java, macOS, VS Code and more — and instantly assemble a clean, deduplicated .gitignore you can copy or download. No uploads, all client-side.

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Generated .gitignore

# Node
node_modules/
npm-debug.log*
yarn-debug.log*
yarn-error.log*
.pnpm-debug.log*
.npm
dist/
coverage/
.env
.env.local

# macOS
.DS_Store
.AppleDouble
.LSOverride
Icon
._*
.Spotlight-V100
.Trashes

How to use .gitignore Generator

Generate a .gitignore file for your project. Pick languages, frameworks, and tools to build a ready-to-use git ignore file. Free and private.

Open .gitignore Generator using the tool above — no sign-up needed
Enter your data or upload a file (processed entirely in your browser)
Click the action button and get your result instantly
Copy to clipboard or download your result

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Why use .gitignore Generator?

No installation — use directly from any browser
Handles large inputs without crashing or timeouts
Syntax highlighting and formatted output for readability
Copy to clipboard shortcut for fast workflow integration

Common use cases

Validate and format JSON responses from APIs
Encode/decode Base64 strings during debugging
Generate UUIDs for database seeds or test data
Minify CSS or JavaScript before deployment
Diff two code snippets to spot regressions

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