Generate a .gitignore from 25+ language and framework templates. Node, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Swift, and more.
Free .gitignore Generator builds a .gitignore file from 24 language, framework, OS, and IDE templates. Click chips to toggle templates, add custom rules, and download the result.
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Every repo needs a .gitignore, and assembling one from scratch wastes time. The generator runs 100% in your browser.
| Input | Output | Typical size | Speed | Login needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template selection + custom rules | .gitignore | Any repo | Real-time | No |
Here's what this free tool does in detail — every feature is built to solve real problems, runs entirely in your browser, and is free forever.
Covers major languages (Node, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Swift, Kotlin, Ruby, C#, PHP, R, Dart, Elixir), frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, Next.js, Nuxt), operating systems (macOS, Windows, Linux), and IDEs (JetBrains, VS Code). Each template includes the most common ignore patterns.
Working on a Node + React + macOS stack? Click all three. The output merges them with clear section headers so you can see exactly what each template contributes.
Add project-specific patterns in the custom textarea. They appear in a separate CUSTOM section at the end of the file, making it easy to distinguish standard from project-specific rules.
Download the output as .gitignore and drop it into your repository root. Git picks it up automatically — no configuration needed.
Pair with a LICENSE file and a README to complete your repo setup.
Toggle languages, frameworks, OS, and IDE templates.
Optionally type project-specific ignore patterns.
Save the file to your repository root.
Get a comprehensive .gitignore in seconds instead of searching GitHub.
Combine frontend and backend templates in one file.
Understand what patterns matter for each language.
Ship a clean .gitignore so contributors do not accidentally commit build artifacts.
Standardize ignore patterns across all team repos.
Yes. Free forever, no account required.
24 templates covering languages, frameworks, operating systems, and IDEs.
Yes. Click as many chips as you need. They merge into one file.
Yes. Use the custom rules textarea for project-specific patterns.
No. Runs 100% in your browser.
In the root of your Git repository as .gitignore (with the leading dot).