.GITATTRIBUTES File Extension

Git Attributes File

General Information

Title .gitattributes File Extension
Extension .gitattributes
Full Form Git Attributes File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Git
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Customize Git repository
Additional Functions Define attributes, Override configurations
Features Pattern matching, Path-specific settings

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Version Control Yes
Source Code Management Yes
Collaborative Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Audit changes, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2005
Latest Update Refer to Git releases

Associated Types

Similar Files .gitignore, .gitconfig

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Git Free Windows, Mac, Linux
GitHub Free, Paid plans Web-based
GitLab Free, Paid plans Web-based