gen-git v1.0.1

gen-git - GitIgnore Generator

gen-git is a CLI tool that allows developers to generate .gitignore files for different programming languages and frameworks with ease. It integrates with Toptal's GitIgnore API to fetch optimized .gitignore files and provides an interactive experience for users.

Features

• Interactive CLI for selecting languages
• Supports multiple OS environments
• Fetches .gitignore templates from Toptal GitIgnore API
• Option to overwrite existing .gitignore files

Installation

You can install gen-git globally using npm:

npm install -g gen-git

Alternatively, use npx to run without installation:

npx gen-git

Usage

To generate a .gitignore file for a specific language:

gen-git

Follow the prompts to select a language and generate the .gitignore file.

If a .gitignore file already exists, you will be prompted to overwrite or cancel the operation.

Example

? Choose Language: (Use arrow keys)
> Node.js
  Python
  Java
  Go
Fetching gitignore for Node.js......
The file has been saved!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• Toptal GitIgnore API for providing .gitignore templates.
• The open-source community for inspiration and contributions.