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 .env in Symfony?

Commit .env (base defaults without secrets). Never commit .env.local or .env.*.local which override it with machine-specific or secret values.

.gitignore for Symfony

Symfony vendor directory, cache/log directories, and environment files.

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

# ---- Symfony ----
# Symfony
/vendor/
/.env.local
/.env.local.php
/.env.*.local
/var/
/public/bundles/
/public/build/
node_modules/

What this template ignores

Ignores vendor/ packages, var/ (cache and logs), compiled public assets, and local .env overrides.

Commonly paired with

php composer 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 .env in Symfony?: Commit .env (base defaults without secrets). Never commit .env.local or .env.*.local which override it with machine-specific or secret values.

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