diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 66fd13c..5c745e2 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -11,5 +11,7 @@
 # Output of the go coverage tool, specifically when used with LiteIDE
 *.out
 
+# swap files
+*.swp
 # Dependency directories (remove the comment below to include it)
 # vendor/