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GitIgnore File Generator

Generate comprehensive .gitignore files tailored to your technology stack. Essential for preventing sensitive files, build artifacts, and dependencies from being committed to version control.

Project Configuration

.gitignore File

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# Generated by GitIgnore Generator
# Language: javascript
# Frameworks: Node.js

# Node.js
node_modules/
npm-debug.log*
yarn-debug.log*
yarn-error.log*
package-lock.json
yarn.lock
.npm
.eslintcache
.env
.env.local
.env.development.local
.env.test.local
.env.production.local

# VS Code
.vscode/
!.vscode/settings.json
!.vscode/tasks.json
!.vscode/launch.json
!.vscode/extensions.json

# Git
.gitconfig
.gitignore_global

# Operating System files
# Windows
Thumbs.db
ehthumbs.db
Desktop.ini
$RECYCLE.BIN/
*.lnk

# macOS
.DS_Store
.DS_Store?
._*
.Spotlight-V100
.Trashes
Icon?

# Linux
*~
.fuse_hidden*
.directory
.Trash-*

# Common
*.log
*.tmp
*.temp
*.cache
*.bak
*.swp
*.swo

Quick Presets

GitIgnore Best Practices

What This Tool Delivers

The GitIgnore File Generator creates comprehensive .gitignore templates tailored to your specific technology stack. Essential for preventing sensitive files, build artifacts, and dependencies from accidentally being committed to version control.

Multi-language support with framework-specific patterns ensures comprehensive coverage of files that should never be tracked. Custom pattern support and preset templates streamline project setup and maintain clean repositories across team environments.

Language Specific: node_modules/, __pycache__/, target/
Security Patterns: .env, *.key, config/database.yml

Version Control Best Practices

Start Clean: Create .gitignore before first commit to prevent accidentally tracking unwanted files. It's much harder to remove files from history than to exclude them from the beginning.
Layer Protection: Combine project-specific .gitignore with global gitignore for personal files (OS files, editor configs). Use ~/.gitignore_global for IDE and system-specific patterns.
Security First: Always exclude environment files, API keys, database credentials, and personal data. Use tools like git-secrets to prevent accidental credential commits.

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