.gitignores Templates Collection

A curated collection of 129 standardized .gitignore templates for programming languages, frameworks, tools, and development environments. All templates follow consistent structure and organization defined in TEMPLATE_STANDARDS.md, ensuring security-first approach and comprehensive coverage.

Online Reference: gitignores.com – Online .gitignore generator and template reference

📋 Quick Navigation

• 🚀 Quick Start
• 🎯 Template Philosophy
• 📖 Usage Examples
• 📁 Template Highlights
• 🔧 Troubleshooting
• 🤝 Contributing
• ❓ FAQ

🚀 Quick Start

Choose Your Approach

Use Case	Recommended Approach	Example
Framework/Full-stack project	Single framework template	frameworks/react.gitignore
Language-only project	Language + security template	languages/python.gitignore + common/security.gitignore
Custom toolchain	Combine multiple templates	Language + common + tools + IDE

Download & Test

# Download a template
curl -o .gitignore https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ronald2wing/.gitignores/master/frameworks/react.gitignore

# Test it works
git init
touch .env node_modules/test.js dist/bundle.js
git status --ignored

🎯 Template Philosophy

Two Complementary Approaches

1. Framework Templates (frameworks/)

Simple, complete, security-first – For most users

• ✅ Self-contained: security + framework + language patterns
• ✅ Security patterns placed FIRST
• ✅ Everything needed in one file
• ❌ Don't combine with language templates (duplicates)

Example: frameworks/react.gitignore includes security, React, JavaScript, and common patterns.

2. Language + Common Templates (languages/ + common/)

Modular, customizable – For advanced users

• ✅ Language-specific patterns only
• ✅ Combine with common templates as needed
• ✅ Granular control over what's included
• ⚠️ Always include common/security.gitignore

Example: Custom Python setup with security, cache, and Docker patterns.

⚠️ Critical Rule

Never combine framework templates with language templates – Framework templates already include all necessary language patterns.

📖 Usage Examples

Basic Examples

# React project (framework template)
curl -o .gitignore https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ronald2wing/.gitignores/master/frameworks/react.gitignore

# Python web project (language + common)
cat languages/python.gitignore \
    common/security.gitignore \
    common/cache.gitignore \
    tools/docker.gitignore > .gitignore

# Multi-platform project
cat frameworks/react.gitignore \
    os/linux.gitignore \
    os/macos.gitignore \
    os/windows.gitignore > .gitignore

Advanced Techniques

# Remove duplicates when combining
cat template1 template2 template3 | sort -u > .gitignore

# Test specific patterns
git check-ignore -v .env.local
git check-ignore -v node_modules/package.json

# Check all ignored files
git status --ignored

Real-World Scenarios

# Full-stack JavaScript: React + Docker + VS Code
cat frameworks/react.gitignore \
    tools/docker.gitignore \
    ides/visual-studio-code.gitignore > .gitignore

# Data Science: Python + Jupyter + Docker
cat languages/python.gitignore \
    common/security.gitignore \
    tools/jupyter.gitignore \
    tools/docker.gitignore > .gitignore

📁 Template Highlights

📊 Overview

Category	Count	Key Examples
Common	7	security.gitignore (CRITICAL)
Frameworks	34	django.gitignore, react.gitignore
Languages	31	python.gitignore, node.gitignore
Tools	37	docker.gitignore, npm.gitignore
IDEs	14	visual-studio-code.gitignore
OS	3	macos.gitignore, windows.gitignore
Platforms	3	android.gitignore, ios.gitignore
Total	129

🔐 Common Templates (Essential)

• security.gitignore – CRITICAL: .env*, credentials, sensitive files
• build.gitignore – Build artifacts and temporary files
• cache.gitignore – Cache directories and temporary files
• logs.gitignore – Log files and runtime artifacts
• backup.gitignore – Backup files and temporary copies
• git.gitignore – Git-specific files and metadata
• testing.gitignore – Testing artifacts and coverage reports

🏗️ Popular Framework Templates

• Web: django.gitignore, ruby-on-rails.gitignore, laravel.gitignore, spring-boot.gitignore
• JavaScript: react.gitignore, vue.gitignore, angular.gitignore, nextjs.gitignore
• Mobile: flutter.gitignore, react-native.gitignore, ionic.gitignore
• CMS: wordpress.gitignore, drupal.gitignore, joomla.gitignore

💻 Popular Language Templates

• Popular: python.gitignore, javascript.gitignore, java.gitignore, csharp.gitignore
• Web: typescript.gitignore, php.gitignore, html.gitignore, css.gitignore
• Systems: rust.gitignore, go.gitignore, cpp.gitignore, c.gitignore
• Scripting: bash.gitignore, powershell.gitignore, perl.gitignore

🛠️ Essential Tool Templates

• Package Managers: npm.gitignore, yarn.gitignore, composer.gitignore, pip.gitignore
• Build Tools: webpack.gitignore, vite.gitignore, docker.gitignore
• Testing: jest.gitignore, pytest.gitignore, cypress.gitignore
• CI/CD: github-actions.gitignore, gitlab-ci.gitignore

💾 Popular IDE Templates

• visual-studio-code.gitignore
• intellij.gitignore
• vim.gitignore
• emacs.gitignore

🔧 Troubleshooting

For comprehensive troubleshooting guidance, debugging workflows, and solutions to common issues, refer to the Troubleshooting section in AGENTS.md. This includes detailed solutions for:

• Files not being ignored
• Performance problems with large .gitignore files
• Template combination conflicts
• Security patterns missing
• Debugging workflow and testing procedures

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines.

Quick Contribution Guide

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a branch for your changes
3. Follow TEMPLATE_STANDARDS.md exactly
4. Test your template thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request with clear description

Types of Contributions

• New Templates: Create templates for new technologies
• Template Improvements: Update existing templates
• Bug Fixes: Correct errors in existing templates
• Documentation: Improve documentation

❓ FAQ

Q: Should I use framework or language templates?

A: Use framework templates for complete projects (React, Django, etc.). Use language + common templates for custom setups or when you need granular control.

Q: Why are security patterns separate in language templates?

A: Language templates focus on language-specific patterns. Security patterns are in common/security.gitignore to ensure they're always included when needed and to avoid duplication.

Q: How do I combine multiple templates?

A: Use cat to combine templates, then sort -u to remove duplicates:

cat template1 template2 template3 | sort -u > .gitignore

Q: What if my template isn't working?

A:

1. Check file location: .gitignore should be in repository root
2. Test patterns: git check-ignore -v <file>
3. Check for conflicts: git status --ignored
4. Verify no syntax errors in patterns

Q: Can I suggest a new template?

A: Yes! Open an issue or submit a pull request. Check if the template already exists first.

Q: How often are templates updated?

A: Templates are reviewed quarterly for accuracy and updated when technologies release new versions.

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