What does root = true do?

It tells EditorConfig to stop searching parent directories for more config files, so your repository settings win.

Do all editors support it?

JetBrains IDEs, Vim, Neovim, Xcode and many others support it natively. VS Code needs the EditorConfig for VS Code extension.

Does it replace Prettier or ESLint?

No. EditorConfig sets basic whitespace behaviour as you type; formatters still handle full code style. They work well together.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using standard web APIs, so your input never leaves your device and nothing is logged or stored on our servers.

Does it work offline and on mobile?

Yes. Once the page has loaded it keeps working without a network connection, and the layout is responsive so it stays usable on phones and tablets.

.editorconfig Generator

Create an .editorconfig file with per-language overrides.

Support

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Defaults

These apply to every file via the [*] section

root = true

Stops EditorConfig looking in parent folders

Indent style

Indent size

End of line

Charset

Trim trailing whitespace

Insert final newline

Max line lengthLeave empty to omit

Stack preset

Per-glob overrides

.editorconfig

root = true

[*]
indent_style = space
indent_size = 2
end_of_line = lf
charset = utf-8
trim_trailing_whitespace = true
insert_final_newline = true

[*.{js,jsx,ts,tsx,json,css,scss,html}]
indent_style = space
indent_size = 2

[*.md]
indent_style = space
indent_size = 2

[*.md]
trim_trailing_whitespace = false

[Makefile]
indent_style = tab

Save this at the root of your repository as .editorconfig. Most editors support it natively; VS Code needs the EditorConfig extension.

About the .editorconfig Generator

Build an .editorconfig for your repository: indent style and size, line endings, charset, trailing whitespace, final newline and max line length, plus per-glob overrides for individual languages. Start from a web, Python, Android or Go preset and adjust.

Examples

Two-space web project

YAMLpreset: web

Output

[*]
indent_style = space
indent_size = 2

Keyboard shortcuts

Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
Reset the inputsAlt + R
Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K

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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-24 · Runs entirely in your browser