Ignore DotEnv - Automatically Add .env to .gitignore & Remove from Git History
A VSCode extension that helps you protect sensitive environment variables by automatically managing .env files in .gitignore. Never accidentally commit .env files to Git again! Also includes a feature to safely remove .env files from Git history if they were previously committed.
🔑 Key Features
🔒 Protect Your Secrets: Automatically prevents .env files from being committed to Git
🗑️ Remove .env from Git History: One-click solution to remove sensitive .env files from Git history (button appears in the bottom-right corner of VSCode)
🚫 Automatic .gitignore Management: Creates or updates .gitignore to include .env
⚡ Zero Configuration: Works instantly when you open a Git repository
Prevent accidental exposure of API keys, passwords, and sensitive credentials
Fix security issues when .env files are accidentally pushed to GitHub
Save time by automating .gitignore management for environment variables
Protect your project's security with zero manual configuration
Remove exposed .env files from Git history without losing local changes
How it Works
The extension activates automatically when you open a Git repository in VSCode:
📝 Checks for existing .gitignore file
✨ Creates .gitignore with .env entry if it doesn't exist
➕ Adds .env to existing .gitignore if not already present
🔔 Notifies you when changes are made
🧹 Provides a one-click solution to remove .env from Git history while keeping your local files intact
Where to Find the Remove .env Button
When you open a Git repository that has .env files in its history:
Look at the bottom-right corner of your VSCode window
You'll see a "Remove .env from Github History" button
Click this button to safely remove .env files from your repository's history
The button remains visible to ensure you can always clean your Git history when needed
Note: The extension preserves your local .env files while ensuring they're not tracked in Git. If you've already committed .env files to GitHub, you'll see a convenient button to safely remove them from the repository history.
Requirements
VSCode 1.80.0 or higher
Git extension for VSCode
Extension Settings
This extension works out of the box with no configuration needed.
Known Issues
None at the moment.
Release Notes
0.0.7
Enhanced: "Remove .env from Github History" button visibility improved
