Special handling/search for "special" string types

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5/5
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25/100
Issue type
Feature
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Needs clarification
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Stale
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
reverse-engineering

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The issue does not name files, tests, or entry points. Start by defining how file paths, URLs, and environment variables should be identified, categorized, and prioritized in search results. Done means the intended categories and preferential display behavior are specified and covered by an agreed implementation plan.

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Description

Component: Core Effort: Medium Impact: Medium UI: Strings

An incredibly common workflow is to search for file paths, ulrs and environment variables. These special strings should be specifically identified, categorized and preferentially displayed.

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