grepai-ignore-patterns

Configure ignore patterns in .grepai/config.yaml to exclude files from GrepAI indexing.

18|2|Updated Jan 28, 2026

Search Tags:#indexing #patterns #config #project #gitignore #ignore-patterns #GrepAI

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npx skills add https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/grepai-skills --skill grepai-ignore-patterns

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Skill: grepai-ignore-patterns
Source: https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/grepai-skills/tree/main/skills/configuration/grepai-ignore-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/grepai-skills --skill grepai-ignore-patterns

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps reduce noise and improve search quality by configuring ignore patterns to exclude files and directories from GrepAI indexing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Configure ignore rules in .grepai/config.yaml to exclude patterns across directories and files
Honor existing .gitignore entries to align with repository-level exclusions
Use cases include excluding tests, generated code, caches, and vendor dependencies from indexing

Quick Start

Add patterns to your .grepai/config.yaml under the ignore key and run grepai watch to re-index with the new rules.

Frequently Asked Questions about grepai-ignore-patterns

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I exclude test files and build outputs from code search indexing?▼

To exclude test files and build outputs from code search indexing, configure ignore patterns in your .grepai/config.yaml file under the ignore key to filter out non-source artifacts from your search results.

Can I use existing .gitignore rules to exclude vendored code from indexing?▼

Yes, you can use existing .gitignore rules to exclude vendored code from indexing. The system honors existing .gitignore entries to align indexing exclusions with your repository-level configurations automatically.

What is the best way to reduce noise in codebase search results?▼

The best way to reduce noise in codebase search results is to apply user-defined ignore patterns via configuration, excluding generated code, caches, and vendor dependencies from the indexing process to improve search quality.

How do I configure ignore patterns in .grepai/config.yaml for project indexing?▼

To configure ignore patterns in .grepai/config.yaml for project indexing, add your target exclusion patterns under the ignore key, then run grepai watch to re-index the codebase with the newly defined rules applied.

Does GrepAI ignore patterns configuration work with any programming language?▼

Yes, GrepAI ignore patterns configuration works with codebases of any programming language. It universally applies user-defined exclusion rules to filter out tests, vendored code, and build outputs regardless of the project's language stack.

Do I need external tools to set up ignore patterns for code indexing?▼

No, you do not need external tools to set up ignore patterns for code indexing. The configuration relies solely on standard settings within .grepai/config.yaml and existing .gitignore rules without requiring any additional dependencies.