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 .sublime-project?

You can commit .sublime-project (build systems, folder settings) but should ignore .sublime-workspace (personal state like open tabs and recent files).

.gitignore for Sublime Text

Sublime Text project files, workspace state, and package cache.

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

# ---- Sublime Text ----
# Sublime Text
*.tmlanguage.cache
*.tmPreferences.cache
*.stTheme.cache
*.sublime-workspace
*.sublime-project
.build-system

What this template ignores

Ignores Sublime Text workspace files (.sublime-workspace) containing recent file history and open tabs, plus compiled cache files.

Common additions

+!*.sublime-project — if you want to share project settings

Commonly paired with

macos windows 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 .sublime-project?: You can commit .sublime-project (build systems, folder settings) but should ignore .sublime-workspace (personal state like open tabs and recent files).

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