# Gitignore MCP Tool

> Use this tool when you need to streamline project configuration and automate the creation of customized .gitignore files for various programming languages and development environments. It solves problems related to manual configuration and version control by generating project-specific ignore files using the gitignore.io API. The tool takes project details as input and outputs a tailored .gitignore file, making it ideal for use during project setup and configuration.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/hsiangjenli-mcp-gitignore  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hsiangjenli-mcp-gitignore

## Description

An MCP server that generates project-specific .gitignore files and lists available templates using the gitignore.io API. It allows users to streamline project configuration by creating customized ignore files for various programming languages and development environments.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.94
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/gcp3ui18h7)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/hsiangjenli/mcp-gitignore>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "hsiangjenli-mcp-gitignore"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hsiangjenli-mcp-gitignore` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hsiangjenli-mcp-gitignore/pull`

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