.editorconfig Generator
Create a universal `.editorconfig` file to define and maintain consistent coding styles between different editors and IDEs.
How to Use
Set Your Preferences: Choose your preferred coding style settings using the form below, such as indent style and line endings.
Generate the File: The `.editorconfig` content will be generated automatically based on your selections.
Copy and Save: Copy the generated configuration and save it as an `.editorconfig` file in your project's root directory.
Configuration Options
Generated .editorconfig
What is .editorconfig?
EditorConfig helps maintain consistent coding styles for multiple developers working on the same project across various editors and IDEs. The `.editorconfig` file is a configuration file that allows you to define project-wide coding styles, such as indentation style, tab width, end of line characters, and more.
Common Use Cases
Team Projects
Ensure every team member uses the same indentation and line ending settings, regardless of their editor.
Open Source Libraries
Make it easy for new contributors to adhere to your project's coding style without having to read lengthy contribution guides.
Polyglot Repositories
Define different formatting rules for different languages within the same project (e.g., JavaScript, Python, and Markdown).
Personal Projects
Maintain consistency across your own projects and when switching between different computers or editors.
Why Use It?
By committing an `.editorconfig` file to your project repository, you ensure that anyone who contributes to your project will follow the same basic coding conventions. This prevents common issues like mixed indentation (tabs vs. spaces) and inconsistent line endings, which can create noise in your version control history and make code reviews more difficult.
Example .editorconfig File:
# editorconfig.org
root = true
[*]
indent_style = space
indent_size = 2
end_of_line = lf
charset = utf-8
trim_trailing_whitespace = true
insert_final_newline = true
[*.md]
trim_trailing_whitespace = false
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an .editorconfig file?
An .editorconfig file is a configuration file that helps maintain consistent coding styles for multiple developers working on the same project across various editors and IDEs. It defines settings like indentation style, tab width, end of line characters, and more.
Why should I use an .editorconfig file?
Using an .editorconfig file ensures that every developer on your team follows the same coding conventions, regardless of their personal editor setup. This prevents messy diffs caused by formatting changes and improves code readability and maintainability.
How do I use the generated file?
Simply copy the generated configuration and save it as a file named `.editorconfig` in the root directory of your project. Most modern editors and IDEs will automatically detect and apply these settings.
Can I add rules for specific file types?
Yes. The .editorconfig format allows you to define different rules for different file types using glob patterns. For example, you can set different indentation rules for Markdown files versus JavaScript files. This generator provides some common examples to get you started.
Is this tool a replacement for Prettier or other formatters?
Not exactly. An .editorconfig file sets basic rules that your editor enforces as you type, while a tool like Prettier reformats your entire file on command. They work well together. Your .editorconfig can ensure your editor's default behavior matches your formatter's rules.