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Fix GitWildMatchPatternError
in Black
✅ Solution
GitWildMatchPatternError in black usually arises from an invalid or malformed .gitignore entry that pathspec cannot parse. Address this by carefully reviewing your .gitignore file for any syntax errors like unbalanced quotes, trailing spaces, or unexpected characters within the patterns. Correct or remove the offending line(s) in .gitignore to resolve the error.
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Timeline
First reported:Jan 7, 2026
Last reported:Jan 7, 2026