nvim-neotest / nvim-neotest/neotest-python

prevent venv* folders to be parsed by default

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Description

Hello,

The require('neotest').summary.toggle() launches the search for tests, and I see that my venv* folders are parsed by neotest. That's a behaviour I'd like to prevent.

I've tried to tweak it with the is_test_file function, but I lost the original behaviour which was doing a great job.

I feel like this folder exclusion could be a useful default, but maybe having a configuration option like exclude_pattern = { "venv*", "dist"} would be better.

I am sorry if there is something trivial that I am missing; I am still in the early stages of building a proper development workflow, and I am not yet confident in my Neovim/Lua skills.

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Start by reviewing how require('neotest').summary.toggle() launches test discovery and how the is_test_file function affects filtering. Investigate where venv* folders are parsed and whether the project exposes configuration for exclusions; done means those folders are skipped by default without losing existing test-file behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua, neovim, python
Domain
testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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