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 ios/Pods?

It is debated. Ignoring Pods/ requires team members to run pod install; committing it avoids that but significantly increases repo size.

.gitignore for React Native

React Native build artifacts, metro bundler cache, and generated native files.

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

# ---- React Native ----
# React Native
node_modules/
.expo/
.expo-shared/
/ios/Pods/
/android/.gradle/
/android/build/
*.orig.*
*.jks
*.p8
*.p12
*.key
*.mobileprovision
web-build/
.metro-health-check*

What this template ignores

Ignores node_modules, CocoaPods (ios/Pods/), Gradle caches, signing keys and certificates, and Metro bundler cache.

Common additions

+.env — local environment and API keys

Commonly paired with

expo node typescript androidstudio xcode 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.
Should I commit ios/Pods?: It is debated. Ignoring Pods/ requires team members to run pod install; committing it avoids that but significantly increases repo size.

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