Do I need to commit .gitignore?

Yes — .gitignore should be committed to the repository so all collaborators benefit from the same ignore rules.

How do I add custom patterns?

Open your .gitignore file and add the pattern on a new line. Use # for comments, * for wildcards, / to match directories, and ! to un-ignore a previously ignored path.

How do I ignore a file that is already tracked?

Adding a file to .gitignore does not remove it from tracking if it was previously committed. Run: git rm --cached to stop tracking it without deleting the file locally.

Why ignore local.properties?

local.properties contains your machine-specific Android SDK path. It is auto-generated on each developer's machine and should never be committed.

.gitignore for Android Studio

Android Studio project metadata, Gradle caches, and local build configuration.

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# Generated by DevZone Tools — https://devzone.tools/tools/gitignore-generator
# Templates: Android Studio
# 2026-04-20

# ---- Android Studio ----
# Android Studio
*.iml
.gradle/
/local.properties
/.idea/
.DS_Store
/build/
/captures/
.externalNativeBuild/
.cxx/
*.keystore
!debug.keystore

What this template ignores

Ignores .idea/ workspace state, Gradle caches, build outputs, local.properties (SDK path), and release keystores.

Common additions

+google-services.json — if it contains API keys (use CI secrets instead)

Commonly paired with

kotlin java gradle Combine →

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to commit .gitignore?: Yes — .gitignore should be committed to the repository so all collaborators benefit from the same ignore rules.
How do I add custom patterns?: Open your .gitignore file and add the pattern on a new line. Use # for comments, * for wildcards, / to match directories, and ! to un-ignore a previously ignored path.
How do I ignore a file that is already tracked?: Adding a file to .gitignore does not remove it from tracking if it was previously committed. Run: git rm --cached <file> to stop tracking it without deleting the file locally.
Why ignore local.properties?: local.properties contains your machine-specific Android SDK path. It is auto-generated on each developer's machine and should never be committed.

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