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.

.gitignore for Swift + Xcode

Complete .gitignore for iOS/macOS Swift apps developed in Xcode.

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

# ---- Xcode ----
# Xcode
build/
DerivedData/
*.pbxuser
!default.pbxuser
*.mode1v3
!default.mode1v3
*.mode2v3
!default.mode2v3
*.perspectivev3
!default.perspectivev3
xcuserdata/
*.moved-aside
*.xccheckout
*.xcscmblueprint
*.hmap
*.ipa
*.dSYM.zip
*.dSYM
timeline.xctimeline
playground.xcworkspace
.build/

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

Why use Swift + Xcode together?

Swift iOS and macOS development centers on Xcode. The Swift template covers SPM build artifacts (.build/, Package.resolved, .swiftpm/). The Xcode template covers DerivedData (the large build cache), xcuserdata (personal breakpoints and schemes), and generated project files.

DerivedData is the most important Xcode ignore — it can grow to many gigabytes and is entirely regenerated by Xcode.

Related combinations

ios-swift-xcode-macos swift-xcode-macos

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.
Why combine Swift and Xcode?: Swift iOS and macOS development centers on Xcode. The Swift template covers SPM build artifacts (.build/, Package.resolved, .swiftpm/). The Xcode template covers DerivedData (the large build cache), xcuserdata (personal breakpoints and schemes), and generated project files.

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