.gitignore Generator – Create Perfect .gitignore Files

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Generate customized .gitignore files for any tech stack with intelligent pattern merging and live preview.

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.gitignore Generator

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Example Usage

Adding to a new repository

# Initialize a repository
git init
# Create your .gitignore
# Add it to your repo
git add .gitignore
git commit -m "Add .gitignore"

Check if a file is ignored

# Verify if a file is ignored
git check-ignore -v filename

Examples of Real-World Usage

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Software Developers

Create precise .gitignore files for any programming language or framework to keep repositories clean and efficient.

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Open Source Contributors

Quickly generate standard-compliant .gitignore files for new projects or contributions.

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Full-Stack Developers

Combine patterns for multiple technologies in complex projects with both frontend and backend components.

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Data Scientists

Keep large datasets, model files, and environment configurations out of version control.

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DevOps Engineers

Exclude configuration files, secrets, and environment variables for deployment pipelines and infrastructure.

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Team Leaders

Establish consistent .gitignore standards across multiple projects and team members.

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Why Use Our .gitignore Generator

Professional Features

The most comprehensive .gitignore generator available.

Latest Git Patterns

Up-to-date patterns from official GitHub gitignore templates.

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Multiple Categories

Languages, frameworks, tools, and environments all in one place.

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Smart Combination

Intelligent merging of patterns to avoid duplicates.

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Custom Patterns

Add your own patterns for project-specific needs.

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Live Preview

See your .gitignore file update in real-time.

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One-click Export

Download or copy to clipboard instantly.

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How to Use the .gitignore Generator

Simple 4-step process

Follow these easy steps to get started with .gitignore Generator and achieve your goals quickly.

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Select technologies from our comprehensive library or choose a preset.

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Add custom patterns for your specific project needs.

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View real-time preview as your .gitignore file is generated.

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Download or copy the .gitignore file directly to your clipboard.

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