Gitignore Generator
Stop copy-pasting .gitignore templates. This tool scans your project and generates one that actually matches what you're using.
One command. Zero config. Just works.
Quick Start
npx ai-gitignore
What It Does
- Scans your project for languages and frameworks
- Generates a complete .gitignore
- Includes IDE files, build outputs, and secrets
- No generic templates, just what you need
Usage Examples
# Preview what it'll generate
npx ai-gitignore --preview
# Write the .gitignore
npx ai-gitignore
# Custom output path
npx ai-gitignore --output ./my-project/.gitignore
Best Practices
- Check build outputs - make sure dist/build folders are ignored
- Ignore environment files - .env, .env.local, etc.
- IDE settings - .vscode, .idea, etc.
- OS files - .DS_Store, Thumbs.db
When to Use This
- Starting a new project
- Adding a language/framework to existing project
- .gitignore is a mess and needs cleanup
- Not sure what files your stack generates
Part of the LXGIC Dev Toolkit
This is one of 110+ free developer tools built by LXGIC Studios. No paywalls, no sign-ups, no API keys on free tiers. Just tools that work.
Find more:
- GitHub: https://github.com/LXGIC-Studios
- Twitter: https://x.com/lxgicstudios
- Substack: https://lxgicstudios.substack.com
- Website: https://lxgicstudios.com
Requirements
No install needed. Just run with npx. Node.js 18+ recommended. Needs OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable.
npx ai-gitignore --help
How It Works
Scans for config files like package.json, Cargo.toml, go.mod, etc. to detect what languages and frameworks you're using. Then generates a .gitignore that covers all the common ignore patterns for your stack.
License
MIT. Free forever. Use it however you want.