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.gitignore Generator

Select your stack, get a .gitignore. Templates for Node, Python, React, Go, Java, Rust, and 50+ more. Because accidentally committing node_modules is a rite of passage you only need once.

100% Free · No limits

.gitignore
Generator

Generate .gitignore files by combining templates for your stack. Select languages, operating systems, and editors. Add custom rules. All client-side.

Languages & Frameworks
Operating Systems
Editors & IDEs
Custom Rules
Generated .gitignore
Select templates to generate your .gitignore
Multi-Stack Support
Combine templates for any stack — Node.js + macOS + VS Code, Python + Linux + Vim, or any combination you need.
Custom Rules
Add your own gitignore rules on top of the templates. Perfect for project-specific files and directories.
100% Client-Side
Your data never leaves your browser. No server calls, no logging, no tracking. Completely private.

How to Generate a .gitignore File

Create a .gitignore for any tech stack with The IT Hustle's free .gitignore Generator.

  1. 1
    Select your technologiesChoose your programming languages, frameworks, and IDEs from the searchable list.
  2. 2
    Review the generated rulesSee the combined .gitignore file with rules for all selected technologies, organized by category.
  3. 3
    Copy or downloadCopy the file contents to your clipboard or download as a .gitignore file ready to drop into your repo.

Frequently Asked Questions

We include templates for 50+ languages, frameworks, and IDEs including Node.js, Python, React, Go, Java, Rust, VS Code, JetBrains, and more.

Yes. After generating, you can edit the output directly to add custom rules or remove entries you don't need.

Yes. The .gitignore file should be committed so all team members use the same ignore rules. It only affects untracked files.

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