If I understand correctly, this file is only used to keep the defined files from being indexed and nothing more? They can still be referenced in chat, edited by the agent, etc? # Build directories /build/ /dist/ /out/ /.next/ /.nuxt/ /.output/ # Dependencies /node_modules/ /bower_components/ /.pnp…

Hey, no, the .cursorignore file excludes files from both AI features and the index. If you need to ignore files specifically for indexing, it’s better to use the .cursorindexingignore file. Here’s additional info: [image] Cursor – Ignore Files Learn how to use .cursorignore and .curso…

@deanrie any responses to this issue? [image] Complex .cursorignore cause tab disable Bug Reports my .cursorignore file lisk this: !src/ !src//*/ !cmake/ !fse-sdk-cpp/ !fse-sdk-cpp/// !srec_protos/ !srec_protos/**// !thirdparty/ !thirdparty/**/*/ thi…

according new cursor doc, if you don’t want build any files in index, you should use .cursorindexingignore file , not .cursorignore file

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gflores1023 March 20, 2025, 7:53pm 3

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