ignore simplifies the process of using .gitignore files in your Node.js projects. It efficiently filters arrays of strings based on gitignore-style rules, making it ideal for excluding files and directories during builds or deployments. The package supports standard .gitignore syntax, negation patterns, and provides a convenient API for testing paths against defined rules. This package offers a practical way to leverage existing gitignore patterns to manage file inclusion and exclusion in diverse scenarios.
The ignore package has seen sporadic releases since 2013. Releases were most frequent between 2013-2018, with a high of 15 versions in March 2016. After 2018, release frequency declined, with occasional releases until 2025. September 2024 saw a batch of releases, and a final release in December 2024, with intermittent recent releases into 2025.
Ignore's npm package downloads show a general upward trend from March 2024 to July 2025. Downloads surged significantly in June/July 2025, peaking around 470 million. August 2025 sees a decrease, with September 2025 (partial data) indicating a further substantial drop.
