Why do I need a .gitignore file?

A .gitignore file tells Git which files or folders (like node_modules, build outputs, and .env files) should not be tracked or committed.

What do I need to enter?

Just Custom Rules and Generated .gitignore. Every field has a sensible default you can start from.

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

No. The calculation runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and needs no app or signup.

Is .gitignore Generator free?

Yes. .gitignore Generator on TheToolss is free to use with no signup required for the core workflow.

.gitignore Generator

Generate production-ready .gitignore files for Node.js, Python, Next.js, Go, Rust, and IDEs.

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Custom Rules (Optional)

Generated .gitignore

# Generated by TheToolss .gitignore Generator (https://thetoolss.com/tool/gitignore-generator)


# Node.js & Package Managers
node_modules/
npm-debug.log*
yarn-debug.log*
yarn-error.log*
pnpm-debug.log*
lerna-debug.log*
.pnpm-store/
.npm/
.yarn/
.yarn/build-state.yml
.yarn/install-state.gz
.pnp.*
*.tsbuildinfo

# Next.js
.next/
out/
build/
dist/
next-env.d.ts

# Environment & Secrets
.env
.env.local
.env.development.local
.env.test.local
.env.production.local
*.pem
*.key
*.cert

# macOS
.DS_Store
.AppleDouble
.LSOverride
Icon
._*
.Spotlight-V100
.Trashes

# VS Code
.vscode/*
!.vscode/settings.json
!.vscode/tasks.json
!.vscode/launch.json
!.vscode/extensions.json
*.code-workspace
.history/

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About .gitignore Generator

Generate comprehensive .gitignore templates for your software development projects. Select your languages, frameworks, operating systems, and code editors to instantly generate and download a clean .gitignore file.

How to use .gitignore Generator

Select the frameworks and languages used in your project (e.g. Node, Next.js, Python).
Add optional custom ignore rules if needed.
Review the combined .gitignore output.
Click Copy or Download .gitignore to add it directly to your repository.

Key features

Pre-configured templates for Node, Next.js, React, Python, Go, Rust, Java, and Docker
OS ignore rules for macOS (.DS_Store) and Windows (Thumbs.db)
IDE ignore rules for VS Code and JetBrains
One-click download of .gitignore file
Zero registration required

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need a .gitignore file?: A .gitignore file tells Git which files or folders (like node_modules, build outputs, and .env files) should not be tracked or committed.
What do I need to enter?: Just Custom Rules and Generated .gitignore. Every field has a sensible default you can start from.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?: No. The calculation runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.
Does it work on a phone?: Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and needs no app or signup.
Is .gitignore Generator free?: Yes. .gitignore Generator on TheToolss is free to use with no signup required for the core workflow.

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