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[json] schema fileMatch for all *.json files in root folder

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#44,135 opened on Feb 21, 2018

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Description

  • VSCode Version: 1.20.1
  • OS Version: Win 10 Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

I've tried asking this on stackoverflow and gitter without success. I have a project with (among other things) lots of .json files. This is the .vscode/settings.json file:

{
    "json.schemas": [
        {
            "fileMatch": [
                "*.json"
            ],
            "url": "https://path/to/schema.json"
        }
    ]
}

The problem is that this matches all .json files in the project, but I need it to match only *.json files in the root directory. What can I put in fileMatch to enable this, or can this not be done with the file matching?

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Tech stack
typescriptnodejs
Domain
toolingdeveloper experience
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
familiarity with VSCode settingsknowledge of glob patterns
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Investigate the JSON language extension's schema file matching logic, likely in `extensions/json/`. Look at how `fileMatch` patterns are resolved and whether there is existing support for root only patterns. Consider proposing a new glob pattern or a configuration option to restrict matching to the root folder. Review related issues and comments for any prior discussion or attempts.