.gitignore Generator
Generate a .gitignore file for any stack — pick from 30+ languages, frameworks, IDEs, and operating systems
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.gitignore Generator
Generate .gitignore files for any technology stack — Node.js, Python, React, Go, Java, .NET, and 30+ more. Keep build artifacts, secrets, and editor files out of your git repository.
FAQ
What is a .gitignore file?
A .gitignore file tells git which files and folders to ignore — not track, stage, or commit. Typically includes node_modules/, build/, .env, and editor config files.
My file is already tracked — will .gitignore untrack it?
No. .gitignore only prevents untracked files from being added. To stop tracking an already-committed file, run: git rm --cached filename
Can I have multiple .gitignore files?
Yes. Git looks for .gitignore in every directory. A .gitignore in a subdirectory only applies to files in that directory.
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