.gitignore for Netlify
1 ignore rule for Netlify, ready to copy into your repository.
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The complete .gitignore for Netlify
# Generated by LFGitignore - https://lfgitignore.com
# Created: 2026-09-17 18:11:07 UTC
# Technologies: Netlify
### Netlify ###
# Netlify CLI local state and builds
.netlify
What these Netlify rules actually ignore
Every pattern below, and why it belongs in your .gitignore.
Local Netlify folder
| Pattern | What it ignores |
|---|---|
.netlify |
Netlify CLI local state and builds |
How to use this .gitignore for Netlify
- Copy the Netlify rules above, or download the file directly.
- Create a file named .gitignore at the root of your Git repository and paste the rules into it.
- If some of those files are already tracked, run git rm -r --cached . then commit again — Git only applies ignore rules to untracked files.
- Commit the .gitignore so everyone on the team shares the same rules.