---
name: "gh-repo-gitignore-view"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "github-cli"
version: "2.102.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gh-repo-gitignore-view"
---

# gh-repo-gitignore-view(1)

View an available repository gitignore template

## NAME

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

## SYNOPSIS

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

## 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

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

```
# 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

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