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.gitignore & LICENSE Generator

Build a .gitignore from 25 stacks and editors, and write a LICENSE file with your name and year.

Free, no uploads, no sign-up. Runs 100% in your browser.

How .gitignore & LICENSE Generator works

Pick stacks, editors and operating systems, and their ignore rules are merged with duplicates removed. Licence texts are the standard SPDX wording with your name and year filled in.

Output: .gitignore, LICENSE.

How to use .gitignore & LICENSE Generator

1. Open .gitignore & LICENSE Generator and paste or type your input.
2. Results update instantly as you type.
3. Tweak options such as format, indentation or algorithm.
4. Copy the output or download it as a file.

Tips

• Everything is computed locally. Safe for tokens, keys and private data.
• Use Ctrl/⌘ + K to jump between developer tools quickly.

.gitignore & LICENSE Generator FAQ

Are my files uploaded?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser tab. Files are read from your disk into memory and the result is generated locally.

Is it free? Are there limits or watermarks?

Free and open source (MIT). There are no file-size caps, daily quotas, accounts or watermarks.

Does it work offline?

Yes, once the page (and any engine it needs) has loaded, it keeps working without a connection thanks to the service worker cache.

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