diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index b89e5cc5990..20ffe355176 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -101,3 +101,6 @@ changes.json
 
 # Support .gitkeep Files
 !.gitkeep
+
+# default docs manifest
+/manifest.json
diff --git a/docs/docs-manifest.json b/docs/docs-manifest.json
index bb0c54e82f1..ed941887c26 100644
--- a/docs/docs-manifest.json
+++ b/docs/docs-manifest.json
@@ -589,13 +589,7 @@
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       ],
-      "categories": [
-        {
-          "category_slug": "_media",
-          "category_title": "_media",
-          "categories": []
-        }
-      ]
+      "categories": []
     },
     {
       "content": "\n> ⚠️ **Notice:** This documentation is currently a **work in progress**. While it's open to the public for transparency and collaboration, please be aware that some sections might be incomplete or subject to change. We appreciate your patience and welcome any contributions!\n\nSecurity is paramount. This section will dive into best practices, guidelines, and insights to ensure your WooCommerce projects remain secure from threats. \n",
@@ -676,13 +670,7 @@
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         }
       ],
-      "categories": [
-        {
-          "category_slug": "_media",
-          "category_title": "_media",
-          "categories": []
-        }
-      ]
+      "categories": []
     },
     {
       "content": "\n> ⚠️ **Notice:** This documentation is currently a **work in progress**. While it's open to the public for transparency and collaboration, please be aware that some sections might be incomplete or subject to change. We appreciate your patience and welcome any contributions!\n\nThis section will contain step-by-step guides and walkthroughs tailored for both novice and seasoned WooCommerce enthusiasts. Whether it's setting up a new feature or diving into complex customizations, our tutorials will cover a wide range of topics to help you achieve your goals.\n",
@@ -784,13 +772,7 @@
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         }
       ],
-      "categories": [
-        {
-          "category_slug": "_media",
-          "category_title": "_media",
-          "categories": []
-        }
-      ]
+      "categories": []
     },
     {
       "category_slug": "wc-cli",
@@ -814,5 +796,5 @@
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-  "hash": "a0e4d6c0ffdfccb2a64936ea9f0542e13ac05304a2cdc5ee297cd741362ba504"
+  "hash": "a055cc49f6aee473c29380b9a36fb50e253ec04431dc41f54687be939927319d"
 }
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