Can I combine multiple stacks?

Yes — pick several templates (e.g. Node, macOS, VS Code) and they are merged into one .gitignore.

Will it ignore files already committed?

No — .gitignore only affects untracked files; remove already-tracked files with git rm --cached.

.gitignore Generator

Select languages, frameworks, IDEs, and OS patterns to generate a .gitignore file.

Languages & Frameworks

IDEs & Editors

Operating Systems

2 template(s) selected

.gitignore

# Node.js
node_modules/
npm-debug.log*
yarn-debug.log*
yarn-error.log*
.pnpm-debug.log*
dist/
.env
.env.local
.env.*.local

# macOS
.DS_Store
.AppleDouble
.LSOverride
._*
.DocumentRevisions-V100
.fseventsd
.Spotlight-V100
.TemporaryItems
.Trashes
.VolumeIcon.icns
.com.apple.timemachine.donotpresent
.AppleDB
.AppleDesktop

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About .gitignore Generator

Assemble a .gitignore file from language, framework, and tool templates so you do not commit build artifacts, dependencies, or secrets. Combine several stacks into one file.

How to use

Select the languages, frameworks, and editors you use.
Review the combined ignore rules.
Copy the result into your project’s .gitignore.

Frequently asked questions

Can I combine multiple stacks?: Yes — pick several templates (e.g. Node, macOS, VS Code) and they are merged into one .gitignore.
Will it ignore files already committed?: No — .gitignore only affects untracked files; remove already-tracked files with git rm --cached.

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