gitignore_generator

Build a .gitignore from curated templates for Node, Python, Go, Rust, macOS, VS Code and more. Runs on smart-tools.xyz.

SERVERSmartTools SOURCEhttps://smart-tools.xyz/mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-9thshini-smart-tools/gitignore-generator.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gitignore_generator does on SmartTools

AI agents invoke gitignore_generator to trigger actions in SmartTools. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`locale`	string	—	Language for the source_url link (default en)
`technologies`	array	Yes	Stacks to include. Any of: "Node", "Python", "Java", "Go", "Rust", "PHP", "React / Vite", "macOS", "Windows", "Linux", "VS Code", "JetBrains"

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why gitignore_generator is rated High

gitignore_generator triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once. It starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gitignore_generator safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and SmartTools, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For gitignore_generator, this is the rule to start with:

gitignore_generator Rate-limited

gitignore_generator stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gitignore_generator": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gitignore_generator_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect SmartTools, apply this rule, and every gitignore_generator call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gitignore_generator

What does the gitignore_generator tool do? +

Build a .gitignore from curated templates for Node, Python, Go, Rust, macOS, VS Code and more. Runs on smart-tools.xyz. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the SmartTools MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does gitignore_generator accept? +

gitignore_generator accepts 2 parameters: locale, technologies. Required: technologies. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on gitignore_generator? +

Register the SmartTools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gitignore_generator: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches SmartTools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gitignore_generator? +

gitignore_generator is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit gitignore_generator? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gitignore_generator rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block gitignore_generator completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gitignore_generator. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides gitignore_generator? +

gitignore_generator is provided by the SmartTools MCP server (https://smart-tools.xyz/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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