Can I combine multiple languages and frameworks?

Yes. Select multiple languages, frameworks, and tools and the generator merges all patterns into a single deduplicated .gitignore file.

Are the patterns kept up to date?

Patterns are sourced from the official GitHub gitignore repository, which is actively maintained by the community.

Should I commit my .gitignore file?

Yes. The .gitignore file should be committed to your repository so all contributors share the same ignore rules.

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.gitignore output

# OS files
.DS_Store
.DS_Store?
._*
.Spotlight-V100
.Trashes
ehthumbs.db
Thumbs.db
desktop.ini

# Editor files
.vscode/settings.json
.vscode/launch.json
.idea/
*.swp
*.swo
*~
.project
.classpath
.settings/

FAQ

Can I combine multiple languages and frameworks?: Yes. Select multiple languages, frameworks, and tools and the generator merges all patterns into a single deduplicated .gitignore file.
Are the patterns kept up to date?: Patterns are sourced from the official GitHub gitignore repository, which is actively maintained by the community.
Should I commit my .gitignore file?: Yes. The .gitignore file should be committed to your repository so all contributors share the same ignore rules.