Ignore Generator

A powerful VS Code extension that helps you quickly generate various ignore files (.gitignore, .dockerignore, etc.) from a comprehensive collection of pre-defined templates.

🚀 Features

• Multiple Ignore File Types: Supports 36 different types of ignore files including:

  • .gitignore (Git)
  • .dockerignore (Docker)
  • .npmignore (NPM)
  • .eslintignore (ESLint)
  • .prettierignore (Prettier)
  • And many more!

• Extensive Template Library: Choose from 570+ pre-defined templates covering:

  • Programming Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Go, Rust, and more
  • Frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, Django, Laravel, Spring Boot, and more
  • IDEs & Editors: Visual Studio, IntelliJ, Xcode, Eclipse, and more
  • Tools & Services: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Firebase, and more
  • Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux

• Smart File Management:

  • Create new ignore files
  • Append to existing files
  • Automatic timestamp and template labeling
  • Multiple template selection support

• Seamless Integration:

  • Right-click context menu in Explorer
  • Command Palette access
  • Automatic file opening after creation

📦 Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "Ignore Generator"
4. Click Install

🎯 Usage

Method 1: Context Menu (Recommended)

1. Right-click on a folder in the Explorer panel
2. Select "Create Ignore File" from the context menu
3. Choose the type of ignore file you want to create
4. Select one or more templates from the list
5. The file will be created and opened automatically

Method 2: Command Palette

1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
2. Type "Create Ignore File"
3. Follow the same steps as above

🛠️ Supported Ignore File Types

📚 Template Categories

Programming Languages

Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, C++, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin, Scala, Haskell, and many more.

Web Frameworks

React, Angular, Vue.js, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Svelte, Django, Laravel, Rails, Express.js, Flask, and more.

Development Tools

Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Gradle, Maven, CMake, Webpack, Babel, Jest, and more.

IDEs & Editors

Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, Xcode, Sublime Text, Atom, Vim, and more.

⚙️ Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following command:

• ignore-generator.createIgnoreFile: Create a new ignore file from templates

🔧 Requirements

• VS Code 1.60.0 or higher
• An open workspace/folder

🐛 Known Issues

• Large template files may take a moment to load
• Some templates may need customization for specific project needs

📝 Release Notes

0.0.1

Initial release of Ignore Generator extension featuring:

• Support for 36 different ignore file types
• 570+ pre-defined templates
• Context menu and command palette integration
• Smart file management (create/append)
• Automatic file opening after creation

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit issues and enhancement requests.

📄 License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Templates are sourced from the comprehensive toptal/gitignore repository.

Enjoy generating ignore files effortlessly! 🎉