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.gitignore Generator

Pick your stack, get a combined .gitignore instantly — no more hunting for the right template.

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Why a Combined .gitignore Beats a Single Template

Most real projects mix several things that each leave their own junk behind — a Node backend, a VS Code workspace, a macOS development machine, maybe a Unity or Unreal project alongside it. Picking just one template off GitHub usually means copy-pasting two or three others in manually. This tool lets you select everything your project actually involves and combines them into one clearly labeled file in one step.

How to Use This Tool

  1. 1Pick your languages and frameworksSelect every stack your project actually touches — Node, Python, Unity, whatever applies.
  2. 2Add your editor and OSVS Code, JetBrains, macOS, Windows — these catch the junk files your tools create outside your project code.
  3. 3Review the combined previewEach selected template is clearly labeled with a comment header, so you can see exactly what came from where.
  4. 4Download or copySave it directly as .gitignore in your project root, or copy the contents to paste into an existing file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I combine multiple frameworks in one .gitignore file?

Yes — that's the main reason this tool exists. A real project is rarely just "Node" or just "Python"; it's Node plus React plus VS Code plus macOS. Select everything that applies and they're combined into a single file with clear section headers.

Why isn't my framework listed?

This covers the most commonly needed stacks — if something specific to your project is missing, you can still download the base file and append your own patterns to it afterward.

Will this remove files that are already tracked by Git?

No — .gitignore only prevents new, untracked files from being added. If a file is already committed, you'll need to run `git rm --cached <file>` separately to stop tracking it.

Is this safe to use for a private or proprietary project?

Yes — the entire tool runs in your browser. Nothing about your project, its name, or its structure is sent anywhere; it just assembles static, publicly known ignore patterns based on what you select.