diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 8a04b36..f8fdb2a 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -10,6 +10,6 @@ build/
 out/
 
 secret.gradle
-local.properties
+# local.properties
 
 publishing.sh
diff --git a/local.properties b/local.properties
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b6ed19d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/local.properties
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+## This file must *NOT* be checked into Version Control Systems,
+# as it contains information specific to your local configuration.
+#
+# Location of the SDK. This is only used by Gradle.
+# For customization when using a Version Control System, please read the
+# header note.
+sdk.dir=