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prettierignore

Generate a repository-level .prettierignore for build outputs and dependencies.

Updated Nov 20, 2025
Search Tags:#prettier#coverage#node_modules#ignore-file#ignore-path#build-outputs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sayali-ingle-pdl/adusa-ai-vuejs-app-template --skill prettierignore
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prettierignore
Source: https://github.com/sayali-ingle-pdl/adusa-ai-vuejs-app-template/tree/main/.github/agents/app-starter/agents-context/skills/prettierignore
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sayali-ingle-pdl/adusa-ai-vuejs-app-template --skill prettierignore

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates a repository-wide .prettierignore to keep Prettier from formatting auto-generated artifacts and third-party dependencies, reducing unnecessary edits and formatting time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatically detects common build output directories (e.g., dist/) and test coverage reports (e.g., coverage/) to ignore.
  • Ensures node_modules and other generated files are not formatted, improving performance.
  • Aligns ignore patterns with existing Git and ESLint ignore practices for consistency.

Quick Start

Run the generation to create a minimal, effective .prettierignore at the repo root.

Frequently Asked Questions about prettierignore

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a .prettierignore file for my Node project?▼

To generate a .prettierignore file, run the Skill to create a minimal, effective ignore file at the repository root that prevents Prettier from formatting auto-generated artifacts and third-party dependencies.

Why does Prettier format auto-generated files in my build outputs?▼

Prettier formats build outputs because no .prettierignore file excludes them. Generating a .prettierignore prevents Prettier from formatting auto-generated artifacts like dist/ and coverage/ directories, reducing unnecessary edits and formatting time.

What should I ignore in Prettier for frontend and Node projects?▼

You should ignore node_modules/, build output directories like dist/, and test coverage reports like coverage/ in Prettier. Generating a .prettierignore file with these standard patterns stops Prettier from formatting third-party dependencies and auto-generated artifacts.

Does a .prettierignore file align with my existing Git and ESLint ignore practices?▼

Yes, a generated .prettierignore file aligns ignore patterns with existing Git and ESLint ignore practices, ensuring consistency across your toolchain by preventing Prettier from formatting files already ignored by Git and ESLint.

Can I use a .prettierignore to improve Prettier formatting performance?▼

Yes, you can use a .prettierignore to improve performance by ensuring node_modules and other generated files are not formatted. Excluding these auto-generated artifacts reduces unnecessary edits and significantly cuts down formatting time.

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