diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index f781b19..dd53e17 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -5,6 +5,9 @@ from PyTeX.build.build import PyTeXBuilder
 from PyTeX.build.build.pytex_config import PyTeXConfig
 from PyTeX.format.formatting_config import FormattingConfig
 
+if Path('.pytex').exists():
+    shutil.rmtree('.pytex')
+
 
 def interrupt_handler(signum, frame):
     if Path('.pytex').exists():