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Git Config

Git Config is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .gitconfig.

data formatgroup: INI

Quick facts

NameGit Config

Aliasesgitconfig, gitmodules

Typedata format

Extensions.gitconfig

MIME type—

groupINI

What is Git Config

Git Config is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .gitconfig.

GitHub Linguist classifies Git Config as a data format, typically using extensions such as .gitconfig.

File extensions:

.gitconfig

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Frequently asked questions

Git Config is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .gitconfig.

Common extensions include .gitconfig.

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Updated 2026-08-18

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