diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index fc9b669..1c2f0e4 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -37,3 +37,6 @@ pnpm-debug.log*
 
 # Git worktrees
 .worktrees/
+
+# Template setup history — preserved locally, invisible to fresh clones.
+.archive/