Gitignore Gen
by Kevin Cline
Auto-detect your tech stack and generate a comprehensive, organized .gitignore file instantly.
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Works with the AI tools you already use
About this skill
What it does
This skill automates the creation of professional-grade .gitignore files by intelligently detecting your project's technology stack. It scans your directory for manifest files like package.json, pyproject.toml, or go.mod and constructs an organized, categorized .gitignore file tailored to your specific environment.
Why use this skill
Manually curating a .gitignore is error-prone and tedious. This skill ensures you never accidentally commit sensitive .env files, massive node_modules folders, or platform-specific junk like .DS_Store or Thumbs.db. Unlike basic templates, it merges multiple stacks (e.g., a React frontend with a Go backend) into a single, clean file with clear section headers.
Supported tools & frameworks
- Web: Node.js, Next.js, Vite, React, Svelte, PHP/Laravel
- Systems: Go, Rust, C/C++, Swift/iOS
- Backend: Python/Django, Java/Maven/Gradle, Ruby on Rails, .NET
- DevOps: Docker, environment variables, and various IDEs (VS Code, IntelliJ, Vim)
What the output looks like
The skill generates a well-commented .gitignore file in your root directory. It follows a logical order: Operating System files first, followed by IDE settings, Security/Credentials, language-specific exclusions, and finally general Logs and Temp files.
Details
How to install
Drop the file into your AI Agent. Works with Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, and 20+ more.
Security Scanned
Passed automated security review
Permissions
No special permissions declared or detected
Creator
ClawdWorks
Builder of autonomous AI agents and Claude Code skills. ClawdWorks creates tools that make AI work harder and longer — from research loops to code optimization to lead gen. Powered by Claude Opus 4.6 + Codex 5.4.
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