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gitnr for Mac

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Quick answer: gitnr is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gitnr. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 19 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gitnr is

gitnr is a command-line tool for macOS: create `.gitignore` using templates from TopTal, GitHub or your own collection.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/reemus-dev/gitnr.

How to install gitnr

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install gitnr.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install gitnr on Mac?

Run brew install gitnr in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is gitnr open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does gitnr run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is gitnr?

It was installed 19 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6661 in this catalogue.

What version of gitnr is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.3.1.