diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index e690a6b..ae79292 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -15,9 +15,13 @@
 # Editor / OS
 .DS_Store
 *.swp
+*.kate-swp
 .idea/
 .vscode/
 
 # Local worktrees (per using-git-worktrees skill; isolation, not content)
 .worktrees/
 worktrees/
+
+# visual-brainstorming scratch (superpowers companion)
+.superpowers/