Gitignore

Generates .gitignore files from gitignore.io templates via MCP endpoints and lists available templates.

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5 months ago

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2 months ago

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Documentation & install

Readme and setup notes from the catalogue, plus a client-ready config you can copy for your MCP host.

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.

Configuration

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hsiangjenli-mcp-gitignore": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--with",
        "fastmcp",
        "fastmcp",
        "run",
        "mcp_tools/main.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GITIGNORE_API_BASE": "https://www.toptal.com/developers/gitignore/api"
      }
    }
  }
}

You can generate .gitignore files and browse templates with a lightweight MCP server built around the gitignore.io API. This tool helps you quickly assemble ignore files tailored to your project stack and editor environment, improving project cleanliness and reducing unnecessary committed files.

How to use

You run this MCP server with your MCP client to generate a .gitignore file from one or more templates. Start by starting the MCP server, then request template lists or generate commands through your client. The server exposes endpoints to list all available templates and to generate a .gitignore based on the templates you specify.

How to install

Prerequisites: you need Python available and the MCP runtime tooling installed in your environment.

Install the MCP runtime if you don’t have it yet, then prepare to run the server using the provided startup command.

Run the MCP server locally using the following command.

Configuration and run details

Environment variable you can set for API base is GITIGNORE_API_BASE. The default is https://www.toptal.com/developers/gitignore/api.

To run locally with the default API endpoint, execute the runtime command shown in the start snippet.

Examples and notes

Use the local development flow to test template generation and listing before deploying to production. You can customize the API endpoint if you want to point at a different gitignore API proxy or mirror.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter authentication or network issues, verify that GITIGNORE_API_BASE is reachable and that your MCP client is configured to reach the running server. Check for any environment variable typos and confirm the server process is running.

Available tools

list_templates

List all available gitignore templates that you can apply to your project to understand which templates are supported.

generate_gitignore

Generate a .gitignore file based on the templates you specify, returning a combined ignore file suitable for your environment.