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Frequently asked questions about .gitignore
What is a .gitignore file?
A .gitignore file is a plain text list of files and folders Git should leave alone. No more tracking build junk, dependency folders, .env secrets, or IDE clutter. Your repo stays lean, your diffs stay readable, and you avoid the classic "oops, I committed node_modules" moment.
Why use a .gitignore generator?
Writing a solid .gitignore by hand is slow and easy to mess up. Every language, framework, and tool has its own noise to ignore. This generator pulls community-maintained patterns for hundreds of technologies so you do not accidentally push secrets, temp files, or build artifacts.
How does LFGitignore work?
LFGitignore is a curated mix of community .gitignore templates. Search and pick what you use — Python, Node.js, React, or any of the hundreds of options. We merge the rules, drop duplicates, and hand you a custom .gitignore tuned to your stack.
Where should I put the .gitignore file?
Drop a .gitignore at the root of your repository, ideally before the first commit. Update it when you add new tools. Already tracking files you want ignored? Untrack them with git rm --cached so the new rules can kick in.
What does the .gitignore syntax mean?
A little syntax goes a long way. * matches many characters, ? matches one, and / targets directories. Lines starting with # are comments. A trailing / means "directories only". Start a pattern with ! to make an exception to a broader rule.
Is LFGitignore free?
Yes, completely free with no account and no limits. LFGitignore is part of the Ludovic Frank group of free developer tools and runs on shared infrastructure.
Why is this free?
LFGitignore stays free thanks to the shared infrastructure of the Ludovic Frank group. We skip heavy features, keep the service lean, and lean on open-source gitignore patterns. We just make them easy to mix and export.
Free… so how do you make money?
We don’t bill you for LFGitignore. Using it introduces you to the Ludovic Frank brand — handy if you later need web development or consulting. We also ship paid tools, like a restaurant reservation system that fights no-shows. This generator is a friendly front door to the rest of the ecosystem.