Git Ignore Patterns
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About Gitignore
Gitignore is a free, browser-based utility designed to make developer and design work as quick and frictionless as possible. Everything happens client-side, which means your files and data never leave your machine. The interface is intentionally minimal so you can focus on the task instead of learning the tool. It is one of about a hundred developer tools that share the same philosophy: do one thing, do it well, get out of your way.
When you'd reach for Gitignore
You need to handle a one-off task right before a meeting and don't have time to install anything.
Anyone working remotely on a borrowed or restricted machine.
Open the page, get the result, paste it into your doc — under a minute.
You're hitting the daily limit of a paid SaaS and need a backup option for a single quick job.
Marketers and ops people whose primary tool is metered.
Stay productive without burning credits.
You're on a public or shared machine and don't want to leave traces of what you're working on.
Travelers, contractors, anyone working from a friend's computer.
Nothing is uploaded, nothing persists if you're not signed in.
You're cleaning up a folder of files that accumulated over a project and need to standardize them.
Designers, writers, and developers wrapping up deliverables.
Drop each file in, copy the output, move on.
Frequently asked about Gitignore
- What browsers does Gitignore support?
- Every modern browser released in the last three years: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, Opera.
- Does Gitignore work on mobile?
- Yes, Gitignore is fully responsive and tested on iOS Safari and Android Chrome.
- Do I need to create an account to use Gitignore?
- No. Gitignore works without any signup. We only ask for an email if you decide to subscribe to a paid plan.
- Is Gitignore really free?
- Yes — Gitignore is free for unlimited personal use, with no account required and no watermark on the output.
- Are my files uploaded to a server when I use Gitignore?
- Gitignore processes everything in your browser using local APIs. Your files never leave your device.
