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.

What is .svelte-kit/?

.svelte-kit/ contains auto-generated files created by SvelteKit including routing, type declarations, and adapter output. It is always regenerated and should not be committed.

.gitignore for Svelte

Svelte / SvelteKit build output, .svelte-kit directory, and adapter output.

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

# ---- Svelte ----
# Svelte
.svelte-kit/
node_modules/
build/
.env
.env.*
!.env.example
vite.config.js.timestamp-*
vite.config.ts.timestamp-*

What this template ignores

Ignores .svelte-kit/ (SvelteKit generated files), build output, node_modules, and local .env files.

Commonly paired with

node vite sveltekit 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.
What is .svelte-kit/?: .svelte-kit/ contains auto-generated files created by SvelteKit including routing, type declarations, and adapter output. It is always regenerated and should not be committed.

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