Describe the request
Summary
Currently, gitignored files/folders appear dimmed in the file tree, but there’s no visual difference between:
- Files that are gitignored AND cursorignored (Cursor can’t see them)
- Files that are gitignored but NOT cursorignored (Cursor CAN see them)
Use Case
I have a .reflections folder that’s gitignored (shouldn’t be committed) but force-included in .cursorignore with !.reflections/ so the AI can access it. Right now I can’t tell at a glance which ignored items Cursor can actually see.
This is a common pattern for:
- Personal notes/memory folders the AI should access
- Local config that shouldn’t be committed but AI needs to read
- Scratch/working directories
Suggestion
Different colors or icons for these states - maybe a subtle badge or different shade of dimming. Something like:
| State | Current | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| gitignored + cursorignored | Dimmed | Dimmed (no change) |
| gitignored but NOT cursorignored | Dimmed | Different color or small indicator |
This would make it much easier to understand what the AI can and can’t see when working with a project.