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.

Should I commit export_presets.cfg?

It depends. export_presets.cfg contains export settings and can be committed for shared CI exports, but it may contain signing keys which should be ignored.

.gitignore for Godot

Godot .import folder, export templates, and editor metadata.

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

# ---- Godot ----
# Godot
.import/
export.cfg
export_presets.cfg
.mono/
.godot/

What this template ignores

Ignores the .import/ cache (texture/audio imports), .godot/ editor cache, and .mono/ (C# build artifacts for Godot 4).

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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.
Should I commit export_presets.cfg?: It depends. export_presets.cfg contains export settings and can be committed for shared CI exports, but it may contain signing keys which should be ignored.

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