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Can I compare gitignore files from different projects?

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What is a .gitignore file?

A .gitignore file tells Git which files and directories to ignore when tracking changes in your repository. It helps keep your repository clean by excluding build files, dependencies, and other unnecessary files.

How to fix gitignore not working?

If your .gitignore file is not working, try: 1) Clear Git cache with 'git rm -r --cached .', 2) Make sure the file is named exactly '.gitignore', 3) Check file syntax and patterns, 4) Ensure the file is in the repository root.

How to use gitignore for Python projects?

For Python projects, include patterns like __pycache__/, *.pyc, .env, venv/, and .pytest_cache/. Use our Python gitignore template at https://gitignore.pro/python-gitignore for a complete setup.

Unity .gitignore Template & Complete Guide

Perfect .gitignore template for Unity projects. Ignore Library, Temp, Logs folders properly. Fix common Unity gitignore issues. Updated for Unity 2023+.

Unity best practices checklist

Run through this list before committing assets or builds to avoid bloated repositories.

•Library/Temp – ensure every teammate ignores Library/, Temp/, Logs/. If already tracked, run git rm -r --cached before recommitting.
•Platform builds – clean Build/, Builds/, *.apk, *.ipa after generating deliverables.
•Serialized assets – keep .meta files committed, but ignore local cache like *.pidb, Rider/VS generated files.
•Version control – align .gitignore with Unity Smart Merge or Plastic SCM workflows when using Perforce-style merges.

🚀 Unity .gitignore Template (2025)

# Unity .gitignore Template - Updated 2025

# Unity generated files
[Ll]ibrary/
[Tt]emp/
[Oo]bj/
[Bb]uild/
[Bb]uilds/
[Ll]ogs/
[Uu]ser[Ss]ettings/

# Unity cache and temporary files
*.tmp
*.temp
*.bak
*.swp
*~.nib
*.orig
*.rej

# Unity crash logs
CrashReports/

# Visual Studio cache files
*.cache
*.obj
*.suo
*.user
*.userosscache
*.sln.docstates
[Dd]ebug/
[Rr]elease/
[Aa]pp_[Dd]ata/

# Unity3d generated meta files
*.pidb.meta
*.pdb.meta
*.mdb.meta

# Unity3d generated file on crash reports
sysinfo.txt

# MacOS
.DS_Store
.DS_Store?
._*
.Spotlight-V100
.Trashes
ehthumbs.db
Thumbs.db

# Windows
Desktop.ini
$RECYCLE.BIN/

# JetBrains IDEs
.idea/
*.sln.iml

# Unity Package Manager
[Uu]nityPackageManager/log.txt

# Unity addressables
[Aa]ddressable[Aa]ssets[Dd]ata/*/*.bin*

# Unity WebGL builds
WebGLBuilds/

# Autogenerated VS/MD/Consulo solution and project files
ExportedObj/
.consulo/
*.csproj
*.unityproj
*.sln
*.suo
*.tmp
*.user
*.userprefs
*.pidb
*.booproj
*.svd
*.pdb
*.mdb
*.opendb
*.VC.db

# Unity Cloud build
cloudbuild.txt

# Memorypack generated files
memorypack_generated/

# Rider
.idea/**
*.sln.iml

What Files Should Unity .gitignore Ignore?

❌ Always Ignore

Library/ - Unity cache
Temp/ - Temporary files
Logs/ - Unity logs
UserSettings/ - User preferences
Build/ - Built executables

✅ Always Keep

Assets/ - Your game assets
Packages/ - Package manifest
ProjectSettings/ - Project configuration
*.unity - Scene files
*.cs - Script files

🔧 Fix Unity Gitignore Not Working

Problem: Library folder still being tracked

If Unity's Library folder is already in your repository, you need to remove it first:

git rm -r --cached Library/
git add .gitignore
git commit -m "Remove Library folder and update gitignore"

Problem: .gitignore file not found

The .gitignore file must be in your Unity project root (same level as Assets/ folder):

MyUnityProject/
├── Assets/
├── Library/
├── Packages/
├── ProjectSettings/
└── .gitignore  ← Must be here

Problem: Case sensitivity issues

Use both uppercase and lowercase patterns to handle different systems:[Ll]ibrary/ instead of just Library/

📋 Unity Version Specific Notes

Unity 2022+

• UserSettings/ folder
• New Package Manager cache
• Updated build folders

Unity 2021

• Addressables cache
• WebGL build improvements
• Burst compiler cache

Unity 2020

• Package Manager logs
• Cloud Build files
• Legacy project files

👥 Unity Team Collaboration Best Practices

✅ Do Include

• All scripts (.cs files)
• Scene files (.unity)
• Prefabs and materials
• Package manifest files
• Project settings
• Custom editor scripts

❌ Don't Include

• Personal IDE settings
• Local build outputs
• Cache and temp files
• User-specific preferences
• Platform-specific builds
• Debug symbols

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❓ Unity .gitignore FAQ

Should I ignore the Packages/ folder in Unity?

No, keep the Packages/manifest.json and Packages/packages-lock.json files. These define your project dependencies. However, you should ignore Packages/packages-cache/if it exists.

Why is my Unity project so large in Git?

You're probably tracking the Library/ folder. This contains Unity's cache and can be gigabytes. Add it to .gitignore and run git rm -r --cached Library/ to remove it from tracking.

Can I ignore meta files in Unity?

No! Meta files (.meta) are crucial for Unity. They contain import settings and asset references. Never add *.meta to your .gitignore. Only ignore specific generated meta files like *.pidb.meta.

What about Unity Hub projects?

Each Unity project needs its own .gitignore file in the project root. Unity Hub doesn't change the .gitignore requirements - each project is independent.

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