diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 19378e8584a..d2c85383837 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -113,3 +113,6 @@ compile_commands.json
 
 # extras gomemif build files
 /extras/gomemif/bazel*
+
+# debian packaging
+.pc