How do I select git ignore Node.js AFTER I've already created a repository?

I have made a new repository. It's a JavaScript/HTML/CSS project.

When I created the directory on my GitHub.com profile, I forgot to select git ignore Node.js from the git ignore dropdown menu.

Is there a way for me to ignore Node.js after I've already created the repository?

Thank you for you help.

2 Answers

If .gitignore not already created just add a new file .gitignore with below content in your project directory. If the file already created you can add below content in existing file.

# Dependency directories node_modules/ # Optional npm cache directory .npm # dotenv environment variables file .env 

You can find more suitable ignores here Node.gitignore. After creating a new file run the following commands for update on upstream.

git rm -r --cached . git add . git commit -m 'Removed all files that are in the .gitignore' git push origin master 

This will help you to solve your problem.

You can always create a new .gitignore file manually if it is not already created. If a file is existing, you can edit .gitignore file and add it into your repository.