diff --git a/TarSCM/cli.py b/TarSCM/cli.py
index 322a559c..0b5f7f79 100644
--- a/TarSCM/cli.py
+++ b/TarSCM/cli.py
@@ -195,6 +195,10 @@ def parse_args(self, options):
                                  '(only used with \'--latest-signed-*\')')
         parser.add_argument('--without-version', default = False,
                             help='Do not add version to output file.')
+        parser.add_argument('--ignore-for-workflow', default = False,
+                            help='Do not override the sources when running OBS'
+                                 'SCM branch_package workflow. Useful for'
+                                 'auxiliary files such as recipes.')
 
         self.verify_args(parser.parse_args(options))
 
diff --git a/TarSCM/tasks.py b/TarSCM/tasks.py
index 65c8838d..9f187d16 100644
--- a/TarSCM/tasks.py
+++ b/TarSCM/tasks.py
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ def check_for_branch_request(self):
         # the source supposed to be merged is more important then the code
         # referenced in the _service file.
         args = self.args
-        if not os.path.exists('_branch_request'):
+        if args.ignore_for_workflow or not os.path.exists('_branch_request'):
             return args
 
         # is it a branch request?
diff --git a/tar_scm.service.in b/tar_scm.service.in
index 0e68da6d..7ca9b681 100644
--- a/tar_scm.service.in
+++ b/tar_scm.service.in
@@ -216,4 +216,7 @@ which get maintained in the SCM. Can be used multiple times.</description>
   <parameter name="without-version">
     <description>Do not add version to output file.</description>
   </parameter>
+  <parameter name="ignore-for-workflow">
+    <description>Do not override the sources when running OBS SCM branch_package workflow. Useful for auxiliary files such as recipes.</description>
+  </parameter>
 </service>