# .gitignore (.gitignore)

A file listing what Git must never save, like `node_modules` and your `.env` secret files.

**Example:** For example, listing `.env*` inside `.gitignore` stops Git from ever uploading your `.env.local` secrets to GitHub.


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Source: [Agentic Makers](https://agenticmakers.app/en/glossary/gitignore) · License: CC BY 4.0