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filename:.history finds all files with history in the filename

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Description

The filename:.history test matches all files with "history" anywhere in the filename which generates a large number of false positives.

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Research direction

Locate the implementation that builds or handles the filename:.history search query, then reproduce the false positives described in the issue. The work is done when matching is limited to the intended .history filename rather than any filename containing "history".

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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