GitIgnore Template Generator

VSCode extension that generates .gitignore files directly from your editor. Select multiple templates with autocompletion and instantly apply them - simple, fast and effective.

Features

• Automatically detects when a .gitignore file is opened
• Provides a command to generate .gitignore content
• Multi-select interface with autocompletion for languages, tools, and platforms
• Directly uses the gitignore.io API to fetch templates and generate content

Usage

1. Open a .gitignore file in VSCode
2. Run the command "Generate .gitignore Content" from the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P)
3. Select the languages, tools, or platforms you want to include
4. The extension will generate the appropriate .gitignore content and replace the current file content

Requirements

• VSCode 1.60.0 or higher
• Internet connection to access the gitignore.io API

Extension Settings

This extension does not add any settings yet.

Known Issues

• Limited error handling for network issues when fetching templates
• Requires internet connection to function properly

Release Notes

See CHANGELOG.md for all version updates and changes.

1.0.0

Initial release:

• Basic functionality to generate .gitignore files
• Support for multiple platforms
• Autocompletion for common templates
• Service-based architecture for extensibility

Author

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