claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] File locator doesn't include enough directory entries when searching [1 comments, 2 participants]

Error Messages/Logs

TL;DR

Increase the directory entry limit or optimize the search function to handle large directories.

Guidance

• Verify the current limit on directory entries and determine if it's a hardcoded value or a configurable setting.
• Test the search function with smaller directories to see if the issue is specific to large directories or if it's a general problem with the @ search functionality.
• Consider implementing a pagination or indexing system to improve search performance in large directories.
• Check if there are any existing configuration options or workarounds in the Claude Code documentation that can help mitigate this issue.

Example

No code example is provided as the issue does not specify any specific code or API calls.

Notes

The issue may be related to performance or scalability limitations in the Claude Code search function. Without more information about the underlying implementation, it's difficult to provide a more specific solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Increase the directory entry limit or optimize the search function, as the current limit is causing issues with large directories.