diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 725df64..886c4ca 100755
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -75,4 +75,7 @@ configuration_minimal.yaml
 
 # --- Local helper scripts not used in git ---
 /python_scripts/scene_generator.py
+
+# --- Temporary backup workspace ---
+/tmp_backups/
 /python_scripts/update_climate.py
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