| name | Generate .gitignore |
| description | Create or update .gitignore files by fetching standard templates from the GitHub/gitignore repository. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | Antigravity Skills Library |
| created | "2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z" |
| leverage_score | 3/5 |
SKILL-015: Generate .gitignore
Overview
Ensures the workspace has a proper .gitignore file by fetching industry-standard templates (e.g., Python, Node, VisualStudio, macOS) and merging them. Prevents binary artifacts and secrets from being committed.
Trigger Phrases
create gitignoreupdate gitignoreignore build filesadd python to gitignore
Inputs
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|
--workspace-path | string | No | Current directory | Root to check |
--templates | string[] | Yes | - | List of templates (e.g. Python, Node, VisualStudio) |
--append | switch | No | false | If file exists, append instead of overwrite |
Outputs
1. .gitignore
The resulting ignore file at the workspace root.
Implementation
Script: generate_gitignore.ps1
- Validates input templates against GitHub/gitignore API or raw URLs.
- Fetches content for each requested template.
- Merges them.
- Writes to
.gitignore.
Use Cases
- New Project: Setting up a fresh repo for a combined C#/React project (
VisualStudio + Node).
- Maintenance: Realizing your Python project is committing
__pycache__ and fixing it instantly.
