diff --git a/target/release/bundle/appimage/.gitignore b/target/release/bundle/appimage/.gitignore
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+# Runtime background tasks (sensitive, transient data)
+.ideai/background-tasks/
+# Runtime background tasks (sensitive, transient data)
+.ideai/background-tasks/