Show/Hide Files Based on ".cursorignore" Patterns in File Explorer

I’d like to suggest a feature that adds a toggle button to the file explorer panel, allowing users to hide or show files and folders specified in .cursorignore.

In many projects, such as Unity projects and similar ones, files like *.meta can unnecessarily clutter the file tree, yet still need to be accessed occasionally. Having a simple way to temporarily hide these files from the explorer without editing settings or the ignore file itself would be very useful.

The proposed toggle would:

  • Reference .cursorignore patterns
  • Control visibility only within the file explorer
  • Provide quick access to a cleaner project view when needed

This feature could help reduce workspace noise while keeping ignored files just one click away.

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