diff --git a/{{ cookiecutter.slug }}/renovate.json b/{{ cookiecutter.slug }}/renovate.json
index ce6d3e0..0980e7f 100644
--- a/{{ cookiecutter.slug }}/renovate.json	
+++ b/{{ cookiecutter.slug }}/renovate.json	
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@
     ":gitSignOff",
     ":disableDependencyDashboard"
   ],
+  "ignorePaths": [
+    ".github/**"
+  ],
 {%- if cookiecutter.add_golden == "y" %}
   "postUpgradeTasks": {
     "commands": [