diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 056c737f..944a42ae 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ local.properties
 .loadpath
 .factorypath
 /src/main/resources/rebel.xml
+*/META-INF/*
+build.properties
 
 # External tool builders
 .externalToolBuilders/**
@@ -144,4 +146,4 @@ Desktop.ini
 ######################
 # Showcase public
 ######################
-/showcases/public
\ No newline at end of file
+/showcases/public