Renpy Gitignore !!exclusive!! May 2026

Here’s the essential .gitignore template for any Ren’Py project—plus an explanation of why each entry matters. Create a file named .gitignore in the root folder of your Ren’Py project (the same folder that contains script.rpy , gui.rpy , etc.) and paste this:

A proper .gitignore file solves all of that. renpy gitignore

saves/* !saves/.gitkeep Most Ren’Py projects have this structure: Here’s the essential

mkdir -p saves touch saves/.gitkeep git add saves/.gitkeep Then in .gitignore : cause unnecessary merge conflicts

If you’re building a visual novel with Ren’Py and using Git for version control, you’ve probably noticed a lot of clutter. Compiled files, cache data, and platform-specific leftovers can bloat your repository, cause unnecessary merge conflicts, and even expose sensitive information.