Ignore List is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .gitignore.
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What is Ignore List
Ignore List is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .gitignore.
GitHub Linguist classifies Ignore List as a data format, typically using extensions such as .gitignore.
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Ignore List is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .gitignore.
Common extensions include .gitignore.
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Updated 2026-08-18
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