Generate .gitignore from 200+ templates. Composable: pick languages (Node, Python, Go, Rust), frameworks (Next.js, Django, React, Laravel), IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains), and OSes (macOS, Windows, Linux).
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How to Use .gitignore Generator in 3 Steps
Configure. Search or browse templates by category: Languages (JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust, Java, C++), Frameworks (Next.js, Django, Laravel, Rails), IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains, Vim), OSes (macOS, Windows, Linux).
Process. Pick one or many. Pixlane merges patterns and deduplicates overlapping rules (e.g., Node + Next.js both have `node_modules/`).
Export. Preview the combined `.gitignore` with category-labeled sections (commented). Copy or download as `.gitignore` file.
Why .gitignore Generator on Pixlane
.gitignore tells Git which files to skip — crucial for keeping build artifacts, dependencies, IDE metadata, and OS junk files (`.DS_Store`, `Thumbs.db`, `__pycache__`) out of your repository. Writing a correct `.gitignore` from scratch risks missing common artifacts. Pixlane uses GitHub's official gitignore template collection (200+ curated patterns) and composes them: pick your stack and get a merged, de-duplicated `.gitignore` tailored to your project.
GitHub Official Templates — Pulled from github.com/github/gitignore — the curated collection Git users have trusted for 15 years. Maintained by maintainers of Git itself.
Composable — Pick multiple templates and they merge intelligently. Common patterns dedupe. Section headers show which template each rule comes from.
One-Click .gitignore — Download `.gitignore` file directly — drop into your repo root. Commented section headers preserve which templates each rule comes from for easy pruning later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is .gitignore important?
Without it, you accidentally commit `node_modules/` (bloats repo), `.env` files with secrets, IDE settings that conflict with teammates, OS junk like `.DS_Store`. A good `.gitignore` from day one prevents these issues.
Can I combine templates?
Yes — this is Pixlane's main feature. A typical stack (Next.js + TypeScript + VS Code + macOS) needs 4 templates merged. Pixlane does it in one click with smart deduplication.
What if my pattern isn't in any template?
Add custom patterns at the end in the editor. Pixlane preserves them in the output. For common patterns missing from GitHub's collection, you can contribute upstream at github.com/github/gitignore.
Is this tool free?
Yes. .gitignore Generator on Pixlane is completely free with no signup required.