diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index e37fad5..fb298fc 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1,3 +1,11 @@
 lib/__pycache__/
 data/
 results/
+
+# Per-project workflow gate dotfiles (do not commit)
+.active-item.json
+.closeout-required.json
+.workflow-approved
+.workflow-bypass
+.workflow-state.json
+paused.conf