Fetches .gitignore file templates from gitignore.io and writes them to standard output.
Publisher’s description
What is gitignore?
gitignore is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as Portable. The main installer is 1 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (1 KB)
- Also runs on Linux
In short: gitignore is an open-source ides & code editor tool for Any CPU PCs.
Is gitignore safe to download?
- The file is served by raw.githubusercontent.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
733E4E2BECE6E84AD1D25589CC6D1F852587F2D4A6FFE74B8268435AE229487A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2018.07.25Latest | 1 KB | Any CPU Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›scoop install main/gitignoreProgram files (.exe): gitignore.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install git-ignoreflatpak install flathub com.github.arshubham.gitignoreInformation
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.2018.07.25
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- Scoop package
- main/gitignore
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Frequently asked questions
Is gitignore free?
Yes. gitignore is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is gitignore safe to download?
The download comes from raw.githubusercontent.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
Does gitignore run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Can I use gitignore without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to gitignore?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
