> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gitignore.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gitignore.io/install.md).

# Install

- [Command Line](https://docs.gitignore.io/install/command-line.md): To run gitignore.io from your command line you need an active internet connection and an environment function. You need to add a function to your environment that lets you access the gitignore.io API.
- [Editor Extensions](https://docs.gitignore.io/install/editor-extensions.md): Tools or extensions maintained by third-party developers different editors.
- [Client Applications](https://docs.gitignore.io/install/client-applications.md): Clients maintained by third-party developers
- [Local Server](https://docs.gitignore.io/install/local-server.md): Install gitignore.io locally for testing, debugging, and submitting new application functionality.