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Gitignore Gen

by John Wang · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0 · MIT-0
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/install jrv-gitignore-gen
Description
Generate .gitignore files for any project type using GitHub's 200+ official templates. Use when creating new projects, setting up repositories, needing to co...
README (SKILL.md)

Gitignore Generator

Generate .gitignore files from GitHub's official template collection. Combine multiple templates, auto-detect project type, add custom rules.

Quick Start

# List all available templates
python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py list

# Generate for a Python project
python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py generate Python --force

# Combine multiple templates
python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py generate Python Node JetBrains --force

# Auto-detect project type
python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py detect /path/to/project

Commands

list

List all 200+ available templates. Filter with --filter:

python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py list --filter java

generate

Create a .gitignore from one or more templates:

python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py generate Python Node --stdout     # print to stdout
python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py generate Rust -o /tmp/.gitignore  # custom output path
python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py generate Go --append              # append to existing
python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py generate Swift --extra '*.local' --extra 'secrets/'

detect

Auto-detect project type from files in a directory:

python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py detect           # current directory
python3 scripts/gitignore_gen.py detect ~/myproj   # specific path

Detects: Node, Python, Ruby, Rust, Go, Java, PHP/Composer, Dart, Elixir, Swift, Terraform, Docker, JetBrains, VS Code, and more.

Flags

  • --stdout — Print to stdout instead of writing a file
  • --force — Overwrite existing .gitignore
  • --append / -a — Append to existing .gitignore
  • --output / -o — Custom output file path
  • --extra / -e — Add custom ignore patterns (repeatable)
  • --filter / -f — Filter template list by name
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and implements what it claims. Before installing/using it, note: (1) the script fetches templates from api.github.com (network access) and may be rate-limited by GitHub when unauthenticated; (2) it writes a cache file under ~/.cache/gitignore-gen and will create/overwrite the target .gitignore (use --force/--append carefully and verify output path); (3) the code has minor bugs/rough edges (e.g., a small timing check implementation quirk) but nothing indicating malicious intent; (4) review the script if you require strict offline operation or need authenticated GitHub access. If you are comfortable with these normal behaviors (network + file writes in your home/workdir), the skill is reasonable to install/use.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: jrv-gitignore-gen Version: 1.0.0 The skill is a legitimate utility for generating .gitignore files by fetching templates from the official GitHub API (api.github.com). Analysis of `scripts/gitignore_gen.py` shows safe use of standard libraries for network requests and file operations, with no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
✓ Purpose & Capability
Name/description (gitignore generator using GitHub templates) align with the provided script and SKILL.md. The script fetches templates from GitHub, combines them, supports detection from local files, and writes a .gitignore — all consistent with the skill's stated functionality.
ℹ Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions direct the agent/user to run the included Python script. The script performs expected actions: network requests to api.github.com, reading the target directory for detection, and writing output (.gitignore or custom path) and a cache file under ~/.cache/gitignore-gen. These behaviors are within the scope of generating .gitignore files but do involve network and filesystem access (home dir cache, working-directory writes).
✓ Install Mechanism
No install spec is present (instruction-only with an included script). No downloads or external installers are invoked by the skill itself, so nothing arbitrary is written to disk beyond running the provided script and its cache/output files.
✓ Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials. The script also does not read secret environment variables or require auth; it makes unauthenticated requests to the GitHub API (which is appropriate for public gitignore templates, though subject to rate limits).
✓ Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request permanent inclusion, does not modify other skills or system-wide agent settings, and only writes its own cache (~/.cache/gitignore-gen) and any .gitignore output specified by the user. This level of persistence is proportional to its function.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install jrv-gitignore-gen
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /jrv-gitignore-gen
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of gitignore-gen. - Generate .gitignore files using GitHub's 200+ official templates. - Combine multiple templates and add custom ignore rules. - Auto-detect project types to suggest appropriate templates. - List and filter all available templates by name. - Supports writing, printing, and appending to .gitignore files.
Metadata
Slug jrv-gitignore-gen
Version 1.0.0
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gitignore Gen?

Generate .gitignore files for any project type using GitHub's 200+ official templates. Use when creating new projects, setting up repositories, needing to co... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 179 downloads so far.

How do I install Gitignore Gen?

Run "/install jrv-gitignore-gen" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Gitignore Gen free?

Yes, Gitignore Gen is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Gitignore Gen support?

Gitignore Gen is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Gitignore Gen?

It is built and maintained by John Wang (@johnnywang2001); the current version is v1.0.0.

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