.codeiumignore
.codeiumignore excludes files from Codeium’s indexing and AI context across its editor integrations.
This week: 0% of 499 scanned repos had .codeiumignore.See Radar #4 →
What it is
.codeiumignore is a gitignore-style file used by Codeium (and Windsurf) to keep matching files out of indexing and suggestions.
Why use it
It prevents secrets and noise from being indexed or used as context, applied specifically to the AI tool.
How to set it up
Create .codeiumignore in your project root and list patterns to exclude, one per line.
Example .codeiumignore
.env
.env.*
*.pem
*.key
secrets/What to exclude
Common sensitive categories worth adding to .codeiumignore:
FAQ
- Where does .codeiumignore go?
- Place it at the root of your workspace so it applies to the whole project.
Check your own project
158 of 499 repos this week exposed sensitive paths to AI tools. Check yours in seconds:
Run the same local check with Offsend CLI:
brew install --cask offsend/tap/offsend-cli
offsend show
offsend prepare --dry-runEverything runs locally. No file contents are uploaded.