diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index cfc22c6..0d6be12 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -14,3 +14,6 @@ temp/worktrees
 # Sanctioned scratch locations - AGENTS.md requires both, trailing-slash form
 tmp/
 temp/
+
+# Machine-local agent instruction symlink (absolute path; never committed)
+.ores/