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There is no way to see the hidden files in the file view.

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Description

There is no way to see the hidden files in the file view. No ability to see or edit .env files. Folders that start with a dot are present in the view.


Field Value
App version 1.1.20
OS macOS 26.6.2
Theme GitHub
Path /chat
Tenure Day 4 (Week 1)

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start at the file view for the /chat path and trace how hidden files are handled. Verify the result by checking that .env files can be seen and edited while dot-prefixed folders continue to appear.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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