Dom PoradaandKirill Bulatov 24f3009720 Import VS Code files.exclude into file_scan_exclusions (#64492)
## Objective

Import VS Code’s `files.exclude` into `file_scan_exclusions`.

The previous `files.watcherExclude` mapping was dead code: it expected
an array, while VS Code stores an object of `pattern: bool`.
`files.watcherExclude` only stops watching, and the files stay visible
in VS Code, so it is not a match for `file_scan_exclusions`.
`files.exclude` hides files from the explorer and search, which matches
`file_scan_exclusions`, and its default set is nearly identical to
Zed's.

Related to #62769, reported during the review of #64484. A meta
follow-up to #64399.

## Solution

Import nonempty `files.exclude` patterns enabled with `true`, ignoring
disabled and malformed entries, including VS Code's `{"when": ...}`
form.
Append `"..."` so the imported list extends inherited exclusions instead
of replacing them.
Inputs with no usable patterns leave the inherited list unchanged.
`files.watcherExclude` is no longer imported.

## Testing

The new regression tests reproduce the bug and verify the fix.

To check manually, import
`{"files.exclude":{"**/build/**":true,"**/cache/**":false}}` and verify
that `file_scan_exclusions` becomes `["**/build/**", "..."]`, and that
`.git` stays hidden in the project panel.

## Self-Review Checklist:

- [x] I’ve reviewed my own diff for quality, security, and reliability
- [x] Unsafe blocks (if any) have justifying comments
- [x] The content adheres to Zed’s UI standards
([UX/UI](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#uiux-checklist)
and
[icon](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/blob/main/crates/icons/README.md)
guidelines)
- [x] Tests cover the new/changed behavior
- [x] Performance impact has been considered and is acceptable

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Release Notes:

- Fixed importing VS Code `files.exclude` into `file_scan_exclusions`.

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Co-authored-by: Kirill Bulatov <kirill@zed.dev>
2026-09-20 19:33:06 +00:00
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