git-ignore-io

List available templates

$ git ignore-io list

$ git ignore-io [item_a,item_b,...]

curl gitignore.io/{templates} > .gitignore
or
gi {templates} > .gitignore (using the dedicated client)

{templates}
    Comma-separated list of templates (e.g., Python,Node,VisualStudio). These define the technologies used in your project.

The `git-ignore-io` command, when used in conjunction with the `curl` command or a dedicated client, provides a convenient way to generate `.gitignore` files tailored to your project's specific needs. These `.gitignore` files prevent specific files and directories from being accidentally committed to a Git repository, such as build artifacts, temporary files, or sensitive configuration details.

It does this by querying the gitignore.io website (gitignore.io) for templates based on various programming languages, IDEs, and operating systems. You specify the technologies your project uses, and the command returns a combined `.gitignore` file including common ignore patterns for all of them.

This significantly simplifies the process of creating `.gitignore` files, as users don't need to manually research and compile appropriate ignore rules. Using it properly contributes to cleaner Git repositories and reduces unnecessary bloat. It is important to note that `git-ignore-io` is usually used by piping or redirecting to a file.

Creating a .gitignore for Python and Node.js projects:
curl gitignore.io/Python,Node > .gitignore

Updating an existing .gitignore file:
curl gitignore.io/Python,Node >> .gitignore

Several third-party clients (e.g., `gi` for command-line usage) simplify interacting with gitignore.io. These clients are wrappers around `curl` and are not installed by default.

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