diff --git a/.gitattributes b/.gitattributes
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9a9d7352c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitattributes
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+# Exclude .gitattributes from encryption
+.gitattributes !filter !diff
+
+# Encrypt a specific file
+brokers.toml filter=git-crypt diff=git-crypt
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