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Syncing Obsidian vaults with Git works great until machine-specific files create conflicts or you accidentally commit sensitive notes. This guide gives you two battle-tested .gitignore configurations and a safety checklist to avoid common pitfalls. Quick take: Use the Strict setup to eliminate config conflicts entirely. Add .gitattributes for cleaner diffs. Keep your repo private unless you’re building a public knowledge base. Recommended .gitignore A) Minimal (Keep plugin settings, drop noise) Keeps plugin settings and config across devices. Excludes cache and workspace files. ...