diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 1377554..25ebf91 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1 +1,16 @@
+### Basic ignore file
+
+# Binaries for programs and plugins
+vsphere-influxdb
+
+# Test binary, build with `go test -c`
+*.test
+
+# Output of the go coverage tool, specifically when used with LiteIDE
+*.out
+
+# Configuration file
+vsphere-influxdb.json
+
+# Vim swap files
 *.swp