diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 89311e662..839b32575 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -7,4 +7,24 @@ docs/_build
 slash.log
 test
 __*.py
-soontm.png
\ No newline at end of file
+soontm.png
+
+# Distribution / packaging
+.Python
+build/
+develop-eggs/
+dist/
+downloads/
+eggs/
+.eggs/
+lib/
+lib64/
+parts/
+sdist/
+var/
+wheels/
+share/python-wheels/
+*.egg-info/
+.installed.cfg
+*.egg
+MANIFEST