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.gitignore generator

Build a .gitignore for Node, Python, Java, Android, Unity, macOS, VS Code and more.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About .gitignore generator

Select your languages, frameworks, editors and operating systems and get a combined .gitignore that keeps build output, dependency folders, logs, editor settings and system files out of the repository. Add it before your first commit, because ignoring a file already tracked needs git rm --cached.

How to use .gitignore generator

  1. Type or paste your text in the box above.
  2. The result appears instantly as you type.
  3. Copy the result or download it as a file.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Why is git still tracking a file in .gitignore?

Ignore rules only affect untracked files. Remove the file from tracking with git rm --cached filename, then commit, and it will be ignored from then on.

Is .gitignore generator free?

Yes. .gitignore generator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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