CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_NO_IGNORE

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CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_NO_IGNORE is a Claude Code environment variable: Ignore .gitignore rules in globs. Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294. It is listed in the official reference.

StatusPresent in v2.1.294
AddedPresent since v2.1.69 or earlier
CategoryShell and tools
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How to set it

For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:

export CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_NO_IGNORE=<value>
claude

To apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:

// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
  "env": {
    "CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_NO_IGNORE": "<value>"
  }
}

Release notes that mention it

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Frequently asked questions

What does CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_NO_IGNORE do?

Ignore .gitignore rules in globs

Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_NO_IGNORE?

Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.

How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_NO_IGNORE?

Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_NO_IGNORE=value), or add it to the "env" object in ~/.claude/settings.json to apply it to every session.

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