# Creating Gitattributes File > Create a lean-package-validator compatible .gitattributes file in Laravel Boost projects; use when generating missing export-ignore entries or scaffolding a new .gitattributes file. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/creating-gitattributes-file` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/creating-gitattributes-file` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/creating-gitattributes-file/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/creating-gitattributes-file --- # Create .gitattributes with lean-package-validator Follow these steps from the repository root: 1. Run `./vendor/bin/lean-package-validator validate --create` to generate a .gitattributes file with all expected export-ignore entries. 2. If you want aligned export-ignore columns, add `--align-export-ignores`. 3. If you do not want the generated header comment, add `--omit-header`. 4. If a `.lpv` file exists, it will be used automatically; otherwise the default PHP preset is used. If the command reports missing patterns, re-run with `--create` after verifying the repository root is correct. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/raphaelstolt) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.