diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 930263f..92d59a6 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -89,4 +89,7 @@ ENV/
 .ropeproject
 
 # added by shaypal5@gmail.com
-cachier_test_mongo_cred.yml
\ No newline at end of file
+cachier_test_mongo_cred.yml
+
+# annoying vim swap files
+*.swp