Gitignore Generator
A missing .gitignore means passwords, build folders and editor junk end up in your repository. Tick your project languages, operating system and editor, and get a ready .gitignore to copy or download — built for your exact stack.
Languages / Frameworks
Operating Systems / Editors
How to use
- Tick the languages your project uses (e.g. Node + Python).
- Also select the OS / editor (Windows, macOS, VS Code).
- Press "Generate Gitignore", then copy or download it and save it as
.gitignorein your project root.
Tips
- Generate the .gitignore before your first commit — removing tracked files later takes extra steps.
- If secrets are already committed, rotate them; adding them to .gitignore afterwards does not remove them from history.
- Combine language, OS and editor templates — most real projects need all three.
- Review the file once; templates are generous and may ignore files you actually want, like .env.example.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I create a .gitignore file?
Tick the languages your project uses (for example Node plus Python) and your OS or editor, press Generate Gitignore, then copy or download it into your project root.
Which templates are included?
Templates for common languages and frameworks like Node, Python, Java and PHP, plus operating systems and editors like Windows, macOS and VS Code.
Can I combine templates for several languages?
Yes. Tick every language, framework, OS and editor your project uses before pressing Generate, and all their rules are merged into one file.
Where do I put the generated file?
Save it as .gitignore in the root folder of your project. Git reads it from there and ignores the matching files in that folder and all subfolders.