diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index fa51f905..dfc3c539 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -4,3 +4,9 @@ franklin
 franklin.pub
 node_modules/
 .vscode/
+
+# File generated by Pkg, the package manager, based on a corresponding Project.toml
+# It records a fixed state of all packages used by the project. As such, it should not be
+# committed for packages, but should be committed for applications that require a static
+# environment.
+Manifest.toml