How to use .gitignore effectively
Learn the fundamentals before you start automating templates.
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Advanced .gitignore utilities for developers and platform teams.
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GitIgnore Diff
Compare two .gitignore files and highlight additions, removals, or regressions.
Side-by-side comparisonVisual diff highlightingExport results
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GitIgnore Validator
Test your .gitignore patterns against file paths before you push.
Pattern testingReal-time validationError detection
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GitIgnore Converter
Merge multiple .gitignore files into one optimized version without duplicates.
File mergingDuplicate removalConflict resolution
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GitIgnore Analyzer
Score and audit your existing .gitignore for gaps, anti-patterns, and risks.
Quality scoringOptimization tipsPerformance analysis
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Pattern Generator
Generate intelligent .gitignore patterns for any stack or deployment target.
Smart patternsFramework detectionCustom rules
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Audit existing repositories
Follow the troubleshooting checklist to clean tracked files.
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Grab production-ready templates for popular stacks.
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Generate new patterns, validate existing rules, and audit your repository end to end.