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+### Basic ignore file
+
+# Binaries for programs and plugins
+vsphere-influxdb
+
+# Test binary, build with `go test -c`
+*.test
+
+# Output of the go coverage tool, specifically when used with LiteIDE
+*.out
+
+# Configuration file
+vsphere-influxdb.json