diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..46e90c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitignore
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+# compiled go binaries
+/bin/*
+
+# gitkeep files
+!.gitkeep
+
+# env files
+.env*
+!.env.template