diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 34e2bca..ea987ad 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1,11 +1,5 @@
-# meson build directory
-build/
-
-# exclude test data folders
-test/*/
-
-# external projects, if any
-subprojects/*/
+# exclude documentation folder
+doc/
 
 # hidden files
 .*