genignore.sh

Instantly generate a tailored .gitignore for any tech stack using gitignore.io.

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Features

• Supports all languages, frameworks, and tools listed on gitignore.io
• Appends or overwrites existing .gitignore
• Backs up your current .gitignore before changes
• Fast, dependency-free (just needs curl and bash)
• Help and usage info built in

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Usage

Make it executable:

chmod +x genignore.sh

Generate a new .gitignore for Python, Node, and Visual Studio Code:

./genignore.sh python,node,visualstudiocode

Show help:

./genignore.sh --help

What does it do? Fetches the best practice .gitignore from gitignore.io based on your keywords

Backs up your old .gitignore to .gitignore.bak

Overwrites or appends as you wish

Supported Keywords Browse all supported platforms and keywords here: https://www.toptal.com/developers/gitignore

Example

./genignore.sh python,django,linux,macos