ipfs/kubo

ipfs-add: Add flag to exclude paths

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#1,451 opened on Jul 6, 2015

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Description

I started adding my website to IPFS, but there are some big directories that don't strictly belong in my website, so it would be useful to have an exclude flag to specify paths to files and directories to exclude from the add operation.

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Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
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.
half day
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
Go programmingIPFS basicsCLI flag handling
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Examine the `ipfs add` command implementation in the kubo repository, likely in the `core/commands/` or `fuse/` directories. Look for how files are currently enumerated and added, and study existing flag handling (e.g., ` recursive`) for patterns to follow. Consider adding a ` exclude` flag that accepts a comma separated list of glob patterns, similar to `.gitignore` logic. Review any linked issues or comments that discuss exclude functionality to avoid duplication.
ipfs-add: Add flag to exclude paths · ipfs/kubo#1451 | Good First Issue