Gitignore Helper is a powerful Visual Studio Code extension designed to streamline the management of your .gitignore files. Whether you are adding files, cleaning up rules, or debugging why a file is ignored, this tool has you covered.
Features
key Features
Add to .gitignore: Easily add files or folders to your .gitignore directly from the file explorer context menu.
Remove from .gitignore: Quickly remove entries from .gitignore via the context menu.
Generate .gitignore: Generate a standard .gitignore file for your project type (Node, Python, Go, etc.) using the Generate .gitignore... command.
Clean & Sort: Automatically clean up duplicate entries and sort your .gitignore file for better readability.
Check Ignore Status: Right-click any file and select "Check why file is ignored" to see exactly which rule is affecting it.
Global .gitignore Support: Add files to your global git configuration directly from VS Code.
Autocomplete: Intelligent autocomplete suggestions for files and folders while editing .gitignore.
Usage
Context Menu
Right-click on any file or folder in the Explorer to access:
Add to .gitignore
Remove from .gitignore
Add to Global .gitignore
Check why file is ignored
Command Palette
Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and type Gitignore to see all available commands:
Gitignore Helper: Generate .gitignore...
Gitignore Helper: Clean & Sort .gitignore
Extension Settings
This extension contributes the following settings:
addToGitignore.onlyInGitProjects: Show context menu items only when inside a Git repository (default: false).
addToGitignore.enableAutocomplete: Enable autocomplete suggestions for .gitignore files (default: true).
Feedback
If you have any suggestions or find any bugs, please reach out or open an issue on our GitHub repository.
Enjoy coding without the hassle of unignored files!
