Free .gitignore generator for developers to create clean, deterministic ignore files for any tech stack in seconds
Fill your GitHub contribution graph with real, backdated commits
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Pricing model
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Free: preview and first fill up to 7 days and 20 commits. Coffee: $5 USD one-time for one 365-day window. Time Machine: $12 USD one-time for every year since you joined. Autopilot: $3.99 USD per month or $29 USD per year for streak insurance with automatic commits on missed days.
Key features
228+ curated templates for languages, frameworks, tools, and IDEs
Combine multiple templates with automatic deduplication
Deterministic merging eliminates exact duplicates while preserving negation rules
100% client-side processing with instant generation
Copy or download generated .gitignore files
No account or registration required
Live syntax viewer with rule counts and categorized patterns
Safety guards protect Git metadata and critical project files
Templates seeded from GitHub's official gitignore repository
Live preview on your real graph with no sign-in required
Realism engine with six personas and seeded rerolls
Manual painting with brushes 1–4
Gap-only mode to respect existing contributions
Text and pixel art mode on Time Machine and Autopilot
One-click undo that deletes the generated repository
Private repository support on Time Machine and Autopilot
Contribution Doctor preflight checks
Autopilot streak insurance with configurable commit frequency
Multi-repo spread up to three repositories on Time Machine and Autopilot
What makes it different
Deterministic generation ensures selecting the same technology stack always produces identical output
Semantic deduplication preserves comments and context while removing exact duplicate lines
Zero-lag client-side processing with no server roundtrips
Seeded from official GitHub repository with supplementary curated layer for modern tools
Distraction-free monochrome interface with dark and light mode support
Real, inspectable commits with no hidden activity
Realistic patterns based on developer behavior modeling
Preview before payment on your real GitHub graph
Complete undo in one click with automatic account restoration
Timezone-aware commits with proper timestamp handling
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