B. Collier JonesandSmit Barmase
1b93242351
This PR adds the ability to configure which files are considered
"hidden" in the project panel and toggle their visibility with a
keyboard shortcut. Previously, the editor hardcoded dotfiles as hidden -
now users can customize the pattern and quickly show/hide them.
### Release Notes
- Added `project_panel::ToggleHideHidden` action with keyboard shortcuts
to toggle visibility of hidden files
- Added configurable `hidden_files` setting to customize which files are
marked as hidden (defaults to `**/.*` for dotfiles)
### Motivation
This change allows users to:
1. Quickly toggle hidden file visibility with a keyboard shortcut
2. Customize which files are considered "hidden" beyond just dotfiles
3. Better organize their project panel by hiding build artifacts, logs,
or other generated files
### Usage
**Toggle hidden files:**
- **macOS:** `cmd-alt-.`
- **Linux:** `ctrl-alt-.`
- **Windows:** `ctrl-alt-.`
**Customize patterns in settings:**
```json
{
"hidden_files": ["**/.*", "**/*.tmp", "**/build/**"]
}
```
### Changes
**Core Implementation:**
- Added `hidden_files` setting (defaults to `**/.*` to match current
dotfile behavior)
- Replaced hardcoded `name.starts_with('.')` logic with configurable
pattern matching using `PathMatcher`
- Hidden status propagates through directory hierarchies (if a directory
is hidden, all children inherit that status)
**User-Facing:**
- Added `ToggleHideHidden` action in the project panel
- Added keyboard shortcuts for all platforms
- Added settings UI entry for configuring `hidden_files` patterns
**Testing:**
- Added comprehensive test coverage validating default behavior, custom
patterns, propagation, and settings changes
### Implementation Notes
- Uses `PathMatcher` for efficient glob matching
- Settings changes automatically trigger worktree re-indexing
- No breaking changes - defaults maintain current behavior (hiding
dotfiles)
---
**Disclaimer:** This was implemented with a fair amount of copy/paste
(particularly the gitignore handling), trial and error, and a healthy
dose of Claude.
### Screenshots
**Project Panel with hidden files visible:**
<img width="1368" height="935" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-30 at 3 15 53 AM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1cbe90ce-504c-4f9b-bca8-bef02ab961be"
/>
**Project Panel with hidden files hidden:**
<img width="1363" height="917" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-30 at 3 16 07 AM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9297f43e-98c7-4b19-be8f-3934589d6451"
/>
**Toggle action in command palette:**
<img width="565" height="161" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-30 at 3 17 26 AM"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4dc9e7b6-9c29-4972-b886-88d8018905da"
/>
Release Notes:
- Added the ability to configure glob patterns for files treated as
hidden in the project panel using the `hidden_files` setting.
- Added an action `project panel: toggle hidden files` to quickly show
or hide hidden files in the project panel.
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Co-authored-by: Smit Barmase <heysmitbarmase@gmail.com>
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