Removing the file from Git’s Tracking (keeping it Locally)
- This approach removes the file from Git’s staging area (index) while preserving it in your working directory.
- Execute the following command, replacing <filename> with the actual name of the file you want to ignore:
git rm --cached <filename>
- The git rm command removes files.
- The –cached flag instructs Git to remove the file only from the index, not from your local disk.
git rm –cached new.html
How to Ignore Files that have Already been Committed to the Repo?
In Git, keeping your repository clean and organized is crucial. Sometimes, you might have files that were accidentally committed but shouldn’t be tracked by Git.
This article explores effective methods to handle such situations and prevent these files from being tracked in the future.
Table of Content
- Removing the file from Git’s Tracking (keeping it Locally)
- Adding a Pattern to your .gitignore file