GitIgnore
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Generate .gitignore files from templates for any language or framework fast. Use when starting repos, adding ignores, or checking ignored patterns.
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GitIgnore
GitIgnore v2.0.0 — a developer toolkit for managing gitignore patterns and rules from the command line. Log checks, validations, template generations, lint results, diffs, and fixes for .gitignore files. Each entry is timestamped and persisted locally. Works entirely offline — your data never leaves your machine.
Why GitIgnore?
- Works entirely offline — your data never leaves your machine
- Simple command-line interface with no GUI dependency
- Export to JSON, CSV, or plain text at any time for sharing or archival
- Automatic activity history logging across all commands
- Each domain command doubles as both a logger and a viewer
Commands
Domain Commands
Each domain command works in two modes: log mode (with arguments) saves a timestamped entry, view mode (no arguments) shows the 20 most recent entries.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
gitignore check <input> | Log a check operation such as verifying whether specific patterns exist in a .gitignore file. Track pattern coverage and identify missing ignore rules across projects. |
gitignore validate <input> | Log a validation entry for syntax checks, duplicate detection, or pattern correctness verification. Record whether the gitignore file meets standards and any issues found. |
gitignore generate <input> | Log a generation task for creating new .gitignore files from templates. Track which language/framework templates were used and what patterns were included. |
gitignore format <input> | Log a formatting operation for organizing, sorting, or grouping gitignore patterns. Record how the file was restructured and the improvement in readability. |
gitignore lint <input> | Log a lint result identifying redundant patterns, overlapping rules, or dead entries. Useful for keeping gitignore files clean and maintainable across repos. |
gitignore explain <input> | Log an explanation entry documenting what specific patterns match and why they are included. Build a knowledge base of gitignore pattern semantics and edge cases. |
gitignore convert <input> | Log a conversion task such as migrating patterns between formats or adapting ignore files from one VCS to another. Record source and target formats. |
gitignore template <input> | Log a template operation for creating or customizing reusable gitignore templates. Track template creation for specific tech stacks or team conventions. |
gitignore diff <input> | Log a diff result comparing gitignore files across branches, repos, or versions. Record patterns added, removed, or modified and the reason for changes. |
gitignore preview <input> | Log a preview entry for reviewing what files would be ignored before committing changes. Useful for dry-run checks to avoid accidentally ignoring important files. |
gitignore fix <input> | Log a fix operation for removing duplicates, correcting syntax, or adding missing patterns. Track what was broken, the root cause, and the resolution applied. |
gitignore report <input> | Log a report entry summarizing gitignore audit results, pattern coverage stats, or cross-repo consistency findings. |
Utility Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
gitignore stats | Show summary statistics across all log files, including entry counts per category and total data size on disk. |
gitignore export <fmt> | Export all data to a file in the specified format. Supported formats: json, csv, txt. Output is saved to the data directory. |
gitignore search <term> | Search all log entries for a term using case-insensitive matching. Results are grouped by log category for easy scanning. |
gitignore recent | Show the 20 most recent entries from the unified activity log, giving a quick overview of recent work across all commands. |
gitignore status | Health check showing version, data directory path, total entry count, disk usage, and last activity timestamp. |
gitignore help | Show the built-in help message listing all available commands and usage information. |
gitignore version | Print the current version (v2.0.0). |
Data Storage
All data is stored locally at ~/.local/share/gitignore/. Each domain command writes to its own log file (e.g., check.log, lint.log). A unified history.log tracks all actions across commands. Use export to back up your data at any time.
Requirements
- Bash (4.0+)
- No external dependencies — pure shell script
- No network access required
When to Use
- Verifying gitignore pattern coverage when setting up new repositories or onboarding new tech stacks
- Logging template generation operations to track which frameworks and languages were configured
- Auditing gitignore files for redundant, overlapping, or dead patterns that need cleanup
- Comparing ignore patterns across branches or repositories to ensure consistency
- Building a searchable archive of gitignore fixes, explanations, and conversion records
Examples
bash
# Log a check operation
gitignore check "node_modules pattern present in .gitignore, but .env is missing"
# Log a template generation
gitignore generate "Python project — added __pycache__, .venv, *.pyc, dist/, *.egg-info"
# Validate a gitignore file
gitignore validate ".gitignore has 42 patterns, no duplicates, syntax OK"
# Log a lint result
gitignore lint "Found 3 redundant patterns: *.log overlaps with logs/, debug.log redundant"
# Record a fix
gitignore fix "Removed duplicate *.log entry from line 15, added missing .env.local pattern"
# View all statistics
gitignore stats
# Export everything to JSON
gitignore export json
# Search entries mentioning Python
gitignore search python
# Check recent activity
gitignore recent
# Health check
gitignore status
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