Yes – but only the shareable parts of .idea/ (the files that describe the project, run‑configs, code‑style, inspections, etc.).Everything that is user‑specific or regenerated by IntelliJ (caches, workspace.xml, tasks.xml, usage.statistics.xml, plugin state, etc.) should stay out of Git. Why the mixed advice exists Strategy What you commit Pros Cons / Risks A. Commit nothing“echo .idea/ >> .gitignore”
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