Apply additional ignore patterns from a custom file.
Section: Hidden files and ignore rules
Use an extra ignore file
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rg --ignore-file .rgignore-local 'password' .Explanation
Great for personal workspace exclusions that you do not want to commit.
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Search everything except hidden/binary defaults.
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