Code Search results missing .gitignore files?

[usmonster]

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Hi,

This search for .gitignore files currently only returns 5 results for me:
https://github.com/search?q=path%3A%2F%28%3F-i%29%5E%5C.gitignore%24%2F&type=code

(💁‍♂️ NB: All of those have embedded line feeds at the end of their filenames, so technically not even the file I'm looking for)

...this seems like an issue. I am trying to find such files in my org in order to update an entry if it's present, but I currently can't use code Search for this.

Is it a known issue, and is there an estimate on when it will be resolved?

(Also reported to GitHub support, ticket #2861654.)

Thanks!

[viliRocha]

Hi @usmonster, from what I have searched there is no estimate on when this issue will be fixed, but in the meantime, you can try using local git commands such as "git ls-files --exclude-standard --cached '*.gitignore'". If any .gitignore files are tracked, they’ll be listed. If not, you won’t see any output. 
But it's still good for you to keep an eye on GitHub support for updates on the progress of your reported issue. They will be able to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the resolution timeline.

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