Jenee

.gitignore Generator

Pick technologies and environments to combine templates into a single .gitignore with duplicate lines removed.

OS & Editors
Languages
Runtimes
Frameworks
Mobile & Game
Database
Cloud
Infra & Containers
CMS
Testing
Build Tools
Package Managers
Hosting & Build

How to Use

  1. STEP 1
    Check the templates you need (multiple selection supported)
  2. STEP 2
    The combined .gitignore is generated automatically below
  3. STEP 3
    Optionally remove lines you don't need for your project
  4. STEP 4
    Copy or download as .gitignore and place it at the repo root
  5. STEP 5
    If you already have one, merge changes instead of overwriting
  • Templates are stored locally; generation runs entirely in your browser.
  • Please review and edit lines to fit your project as needed.

Tips

1

macOS and editor (VSCode/JetBrains) ignores help across most projects.

2

For Node.js + Next.js, ignore .next/ and out/ to keep build outputs out of git.

3

CI artifacts like dist/build/coverage are generally safe to ignore.

4

Never commit secrets: keep .env and similar out of version control.

5

In monorepos, define common ignores (e.g., node_modules/) at the root.

6

Combine language templates with IDE/OS templates to reduce gaps.

7

After generation, tidy extra blank lines for readability.

8

For teams, propose .gitignore updates via PR to align expectations.

FAQ

  • QUESTION 1

    Is it safe?

    Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser and nothing is stored or uploaded.

  • QUESTION 2

    Can I add more templates?

    Currently fixed. Request additions and we'll include them. You can also edit lines after generation.

  • QUESTION 3

    Will it conflict with my existing .gitignore?

    Prefer merging changes. The tool removes duplicate lines where possible to reduce conflicts.

  • QUESTION 4

    How about monorepos?

    Keep a common .gitignore at the root; add per-package .gitignore only when necessary.

  • QUESTION 5

    Dev vs prod environments?

    .gitignore isn't environment-specific; keep ignores shared and manage env differences via .env.* etc.

  • QUESTION 6

    I accidentally ignored a needed file

    Remove the line from .gitignore; if already ignored by Git, use `git add -f` to force add.

  • QUESTION 7

    Best selection order?

    Start with OS/editor, then language, then framework/hosting to minimize gaps.

  • QUESTION 8

    Should .gitignore be shared in the repo?

    Yes. Commit it so the whole team aligns on the same rules.

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