allowedfilepatterns
Allowedfilepatterns is a configuration option used by software to specify which files are permitted for a particular operation. It acts as a whitelist that controls file inclusion by listing patterns that match eligible files. The patterns are typically expressed as glob patterns or regular expressions, depending on the tool. When multiple patterns are provided, they are usually treated as alternatives; a file matches if it satisfies any one pattern.
In practice, allowedfilepatterns is used to constrain actions such as scanning, indexing, syncing, building, or backing
When configuring allowedfilepatterns, users should consider platform differences (case sensitivity and path separators), the scope of
Security and governance considerations include ensuring that sensitive files are not unintentionally included and that patterns