diff --git a/.autogit/autogit.json b/.autogit/autogit.json
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+{
+  "updateInterval": 1800,
+  "logging": true,
+  "silent": true
+}
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diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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+# to exclude Obsidian workspace settings (including plugin and hotkey configurations)
+.obsidian/
+.trash/
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