ignore

Generate project-specific .gitignore files with detected tech stack patterns.

1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/discountry/ritmex-skills --skill ignore
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ignore
Source: https://github.com/discountry/ritmex-skills/tree/main/skills/ignore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/discountry/ritmex-skills --skill ignore

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually creating .gitignore files leads to two common issues: over-ignoring important source files that should be tracked, or missing critical ignore patterns for build artifacts, editor junk, and environment files specific to your project's tech stack.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Stack Detection: Automatically identifies languages, frameworks, tools, and build outputs from repository root files and directories.
  • Safe Merge Logic: Combines new ignore patterns with existing .gitignore files without deleting custom rules, and creates an automatic backup before any modifications.
  • Conservative Defaults: Only adds relevant, minimal ignore patterns, avoiding over-ignoring and letting users add custom entries as needed.

Quick Start

Use the ignore skill to generate a .gitignore for this React and Python full-stack project.

Frequently Asked Questions about ignore

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a .gitignore file for a full-stack project?

To generate a .gitignore file for a full-stack project, the skill detects your tech stack from root files and directories, automatically combining relevant ignore patterns for build artifacts and editor junk without over-ignoring source files.

Can I safely update .gitignore without losing my custom ignore rules?

Yes, you can safely update .gitignore without losing custom rules because the skill uses safe merge logic that preserves existing entries and creates an automatic backup before applying new ignore patterns.

Why does my repository track editor junk and build artifacts?

Your repository tracks editor junk and build artifacts because your .gitignore file is missing critical ignore patterns specific to your project's tech stack, which can be fixed by applying conservative default ignore rules.

What is the best way to avoid over-ignoring source files in version control?

The best way to avoid over-ignoring source files is to apply conservative defaults that only add minimal, relevant ignore patterns matching your detected tech stack, allowing you to add custom entries as needed.

Does stack detection work for languages like Python and React?

Yes, stack detection works for languages like Python and React by identifying frameworks, tools, and build outputs directly from repository root files and directories to generate tailored ignore patterns.