System File Type – gitignore

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System File Type

gitignore

Structured Data
Windows Explorer icon for the gitignore file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A Git ignore-pattern file.

Characteristics

Plain-text patterns tell Git which untracked paths should normally be excluded from status and add operations.

Common Uses

Ignoring build output, dependencies, caches, local settings, and generated files.

Compatible Programs

  • Git
  • GitHub Desktop
  • Visual Studio Code

Sources

gitignore Available by Year Taken/Created

gitignore — Live from Microsoft

Secure, read-only view focused directly on the gitignore file-type folder.