Useful IntelliJ plugins for java developers 1 (.ignore)

1. Introduction

From this post, I would show you some of the useful IntelliJ IDEA plugins for java developers.

2.1 The .ignore plugin introduction

• The plugin description
  • This plugin allows you to mark matched files in project view, assists in editing them or generate the ignore rules using templates
• The plugin official site
  • http://ignore.hsz.mobi/
• The plugin github site:
  • https://github.com/hsz/idea-gitignore

2.2 How to install this plugin

• Install the plugin online:
  • Preferences > Plugins > Browse repositories… > Search for “.ignore”
• Install Plugin Manually:
  • Download the latest release and install it manually using Preferences > Plugins > Install plugin from disk…
• Restart IDE.

2.3 How to use this plugin

Check this gif picture for a clear view:

You just right click at the project and select create ignore file from the context menu, then you can create many kinds of ignore files :

• .gitignore (Git)
• .hgignore (Mercurial)
• .npmignore (NPM)
• .dockerignore (Docker)
• .chefignore (Chef)
• .cvsignore (CVS)
• .bzrignore (Bazaar)
• .boringignore (Darcs)
• .mtn-ignore (Monotone)
• ignore-glob (Fossil)
• .jshintignore (JSHint)
• .tfignore (Team Foundation)
• .p4ignore (Perforce)
• .flooignore (Floobits)
• .eslintignore (ESLint)
• .cfignore (Cloud Foundry)
• .jpmignore (Jetpack)
• .stylelintignore (StyleLint)
• .stylintignore (Stylint)
• .swagger-codegen-ignore (Swagger Codegen)
• .helmignore (Kubernetes Helm)
• .upignore (Up)
• .prettierignore (Prettier)
• .ebignore (ElasticBeanstalk)

You can also click at any of your project files to add specific file to the ignore rules:

3. Summary

The .ignore plugin help you create ignore files with templates. It’s helpful for many of us.