Make cache .gitignore updates configurable - #3
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Summary
git check-ignorebefore changing a repository's.gitignore.copilot-specs.cacheGitignoreBehaviorwithauto,prompt, anddisabledmodes.Why
The extension currently attempts to add
.copilot-specs-cache/during activation.The helper only inspects the repository's own
.gitignore, so it modifies a tracked project file even when Git already ignores the cache throughcore.excludesFileor another supported source.Users also have no way to opt out or ask the extension to prompt first.
User impact
The default remains
autofor compatibility, but the extension now leaves.gitignoreunchanged when Git already ignores the cache.Users can choose
promptto approve the change per workspace folder, ordisabledto manage ignore rules themselves.Validation
npm run compilenpm test -- --disable-extensions- 58 passingnpm run lintcould not run because the repository does not install aneslintexecutable; the existing script exits witheslint: command not found.