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Gitignore Gen
Auto-detect your tech stack and generate a comprehensive, organized .gitignore file instantly.
$12
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gitignore-gen
Example session with this skill installed
Create a .gitignore for this project. It is a Next.js app using Docker.
- Read your context and instructions
- Compiled the gitignore-gen
I've generated your .gitignore.
Detected: Node.js, Next.js, and Docker.
Sections added
- OS Files (.DS_Store, etc.)
- IDE & Editors (.vscode, .idea)
- Environment & Credentials (.env, *.pem)
- Node.js & JS Build Output (node_modules, .next)
- Docker
- Logs & Temp
Connects securely to your tools. The creator never sees your data.
What you get
About this skill
What it does
This skill automates the creation of professional-grade .gitignore files by intelligently detecting your project's technology stack. It scans your directory for manifest files like package.json, pyproject.toml, or go.mod and constructs an organized, categorized .gitignore file tailored to your specific environment.
Why use this skill
Manually curating a .gitignore is error-prone and tedious. This skill ensures you never accidentally commit sensitive .env files, massive node_modules folders, or platform-specific junk like .DS_Store or Thumbs.db. Unlike basic templates, it merges multiple stacks (e.g., a React frontend with a Go backend) into a single, clean file with clear section headers.
Supported tools & frameworks
- Web: Node.js, Next.js, Vite, React, Svelte, PHP/Laravel
- Systems: Go, Rust, C/C++, Swift/iOS
- Backend: Python/Django, Java/Maven/Gradle, Ruby on Rails, .NET
- DevOps: Docker, environment variables, and various IDEs (VS Code, IntelliJ, Vim)
What the output looks like
The skill generates a well-commented .gitignore file in your root directory. It follows a logical order: Operating System files first, followed by IDE settings, Security/Credentials, language-specific exclusions, and finally general Logs and Temp files.
How to install
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- 1
Download the ZIP
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- 3
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