diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 1269c1276af..5719464f341 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-# External dependencies
+# IDE folders
+.idea
 
 # Mac OS X Finder
 .DS_Store
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 32fe3246c98..5f318139e85 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -31,7 +31,6 @@ In case you are suggesting a new feature, we will match your idea with our curre
   *Note: Node 6 or greater would be better for "best results".*
 * Fork the **webpack-cli** repo at [https://github.com/webpack/webpack-cli](https://github.com/webpack/webpack-cli).
 * `git clone <your-clone-url> && cd webpack-cli`
-* Install the commit validator: `npm run install-commit-validator`
 
 ### Setup with npm
 * Install the dependencies: `npm install`