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 Package.resolved?

For apps: yes, commit Package.resolved to lock dependency versions. For packages/libraries: it is optional.

.gitignore for Swift

Swift build artifacts, .swiftpm directory, and DerivedData.

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

# ---- Swift ----
# Swift
.DS_Store
/.build
/Packages
/Package.resolved
/*.xcodeproj
xcuserdata/
DerivedData/
.swiftpm

What this template ignores

Ignores Swift Package Manager build artifacts (.build/, .swiftpm/), resolved package pins (Package.resolved), and Xcode user data.

Common additions

+Pods/ — CocoaPods if not committing dependencies

Commonly paired with

xcode ios macos 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 Package.resolved?: For apps: yes, commit Package.resolved to lock dependency versions. For packages/libraries: it is optional.

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