GH-REPO-GITIGNORE-VIEW(1) GitHub CLI manual GH-REPO-GITIGNORE-VIEW(1)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gh-repo-gitignore-view - View an available repository gitignore template

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**gh repo gitignore view <template> \[flags]**

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

View an available repository **.gitignore** template.

**<template>** is a case-sensitive **.gitignore** template name.

For a list of available templates, run **gh repo gitignore list**.

# [EXIT CODES](#EXIT_CODES)

0: Successful execution

1: Error

2: Command canceled

4: Authentication required

NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the command's help for more information.

# [EXAMPLE](#EXAMPLE)

```
# View the Go gitignore template
$ gh repo gitignore view Go
# View the Python gitignore template
$ gh repo gitignore view Python
# Create a new .gitignore file using the Go template
$ gh repo gitignore view Go > .gitignore
# Create a new .gitignore file using the Python template
$ gh repo gitignore view Python > .gitignore
```

# [SEE ALSO](#SEE_ALSO)

[**gh-repo-gitignore(1)**](/man/os/gh/gh-repo-gitignore.1)

Sep 2026

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Document: gh-repo-gitignore-view(1) from gh 2.102.0-r0 (Chainguard OS)
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