Worked on improving repository hygiene for the lynx-family/lynx project by optimizing the .gitignore configuration to exclude local development artifacts such as npm and yarn log files, as well as editor and configuration folders. This change, implemented using Git and configuration management skills, aimed to reduce unnecessary noise in the version history and prevent accidental commits of local files. By focusing on maintainability, the update streamlined contributor onboarding and minimized the risk of leaking local artifacts into main branches. The work contributed to cleaner diffs, faster continuous integration processes, and more reliable releases, enhancing the overall development workflow for the repository.