Ignoring file mechanism

[SaraSaadoun]

Description

File access control mechanism is implemented through ClineIgnoreController:

Commands:

Prevent access to the ignored files

• list_files
• read_file
• write_to_file
• search_files
• list_code_definition_names

Environment Details:

Filters results to not return anything for ignored patterns.

• Visible Files
• Open Tabs

@ Mentions:
Mentions are still allowed universally; if the user wants to mention an ignored file they should be allowed

Type of change

• Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• New feature
• Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
• This change requires a documentation update

How Has This Been Tested?

First, I created a .clineignore file in the directory with the content provided below:

Then, I tested the following commands with the files listed in the .clineignore file:

1. read_file command:

2. search_files, read_file commands:

3. write_file command:

Checklist:

• My code follows the patterns of this project
• I have performed a self-review of my own code
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation

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