.GITIGNORE

GITIGNORE File

Git ignore file
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A .GITIGNORE file is associated with Git ignore, a developer file.

Developer: Git Category: Developer Files
OPENS ON Windows Mac OS Linux
Related: .DO · .MD · .HEX · .XSD

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What is the GITIGNORE file format?

A file with the .GITIGNORE extension is a file known as Git ignore. It belongs to the Developer Files category. This format is associated with Git.

The reliable way to open a .GITIGNORE file is with software that recognises this exact format, rather than guessing from the file name. If you are not sure what created a file, our file identifier can read its first bytes and name the real format, even when the file has been renamed.

This page lists 4 programs that open .GITIGNORE files. A fully verified, hand-written description of this format is being prepared; until then, the details on this page are drawn directly from our database.

Format details

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FULL NAMEGit ignore file
DEVELOPERGit

Programs that open GITIGNORE files

Windows2 apps
Git
Mac OS1 app
Git
Linux1 app
Git

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