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.gitignore Generator

Generate .gitignore files from 12 templates (Node, Python, Next.js, Go, Rust, Java, etc.). Free online — runs locally, no upload.

Node.js

node_modules, npm/yarn logs, dist, build artifacts

Python

__pycache__, venv, eggs, pytest cache, mypy cache

Next.js

.next, out, vercel, build artifacts

React (Vite)

node_modules, dist, vite cache

Go

binaries, vendor, test cache

Rust

target/, Cargo.lock (for libs), *.rs.bk

Java / Maven

target, *.class, .mvn, jars

Docker

volumes, .env, secrets

Laravel / PHP

vendor, .env, storage/logs, compiled

Ruby / Rails

log, tmp, .bundle, coverage

Swift / Xcode

xcuserdata, DerivedData, Pods

Unity

Library, Temp, Build, Logs

Combine multiple templates for polyglot projects (e.g. a Node.js + Python monorepo). The global section covers OS files (`.DS_Store`, `Thumbs.db`), IDE configs (`.vscode/`, `.idea/`), and environment files (`.env`).

About .gitignore Generator

Use this free gitignore when you need .gitignore without installing extra CLI tools. Generate .gitignore files from 12 templates (Node, Python, Next.js, Go, Rust, Java, etc.). Because processing never leaves your browser, it is a safer default for private payloads, tokens, and unpublished configs. Jump to related advanced tools in the same workspace when you are done.

What stays local: Configs and snippets you edit.

What you can do with .gitignore Generator

  • Free online .gitignore generator — no account required
  • Generate .gitignore files from 12 templates (Node, Python, Next.js, Go, Rust, Java, etc.)
  • Runs locally in your browser (nothing uploaded for processing)
  • Works offline after installing the DevTooKit PWA

How to use .gitignore Generator

  1. Open .gitignore Generator. Go to the free .gitignore Generator page on DevTooKit.
  2. Enter your input. Paste or type your .gitignore data — it stays in this browser tab.
  3. Run the tool. Use .gitignore Generator to get results instantly with no server round-trip for processing.
  4. Copy and continue. Copy the output into your editor, PR, or API client as needed.

Privacy

What stays local: Configs and snippets you edit. DevTooKit is local-first — no signup wall, no server-side processing for this tool, and no watermark on results.

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FAQ — .gitignore Generator

Privacy, offline use, and how this free online tool works.

Does .gitignore Generator upload my data to a server?

No. .gitignore Generator runs in your browser. Your input stays on this device and is not sent to DevTooKit for processing.

Is .gitignore Generator free?

Yes — free, with no account and no paywall to use the core .gitignore workflow.

Why use .gitignore Generator on DevTooKit?

Processing stays local. Fast, free, and grouped with related Advanced tools — without sending your data to a third-party server.

Can I use .gitignore Generator offline?

Yes after the first visit. Install DevTooKit as a PWA and this tool keeps working without a network connection.

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