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Fix GitIgnorePatternError

in Black

Solution

GitIgnorePatternError usually arises from invalid patterns in your `.gitignore` file, particularly those incompatible with the pathspec library used by Black. Resolve this by carefully reviewing your `.gitignore` file, correcting or removing any malformed patterns like those with unescaped special characters or syntax errors, and then retry running Black. Using online `.gitignore` validators can help identify problematic entries.

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Timeline

First reported:Jan 7, 2026
Last reported:Jan 7, 2026

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