update-gitignore
Creates or updates a .gitignore file using git-agent AI generation. This skill should be used when the user asks to "update gitignore", "create gitignore", "add ignore rules", or needs to initialize ignore rules for a project.
- Installs
- 105
- Last 24h
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- Security
- Not audited
Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/fradser/dotclaude --skill update-gitignore- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads update-gitignore automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
- Preserve custom rules from existing .gitignore
git-agent init --gitignore --force- On auth error (401), retry with
--free - Re-add preserved custom rules
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CLI reference: ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/references/cli.md
FAQ
What does the update-gitignore skill do?
Creates or updates a .gitignore file using git-agent AI generation. This skill should be used when the user asks to "update gitignore", "create gitignore", "add ignore rules", or needs to initialize ignore rules for a project.
How do I install update-gitignore?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/fradser/dotclaude --skill update-gitignore in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/update-gitignore/ (personal) or .claude/skills/update-gitignore/ (project).
Which AI agents can use update-gitignore?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is update-gitignore safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains update-gitignore?
It is published by fradser in fradser/dotclaude. It has 105 recorded installs.
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