Configuring Solution Explorer to display .gitignore files or include files in the search

Background/Situation

By default, specific file types like .gitignore might not be displayed unless explicitly configured. This requires adjusting settings or enabling features in your IDE to ensure their visibility. Indexing of the directory may also affect its files not to be included in the search.

Question

How can .gitignore or other files or directories be configured to be specifically shown in Solution Explorer?

Answer

To configure Rider for Unity so that .gitignore file or other files/directories are displayed in the folder explorer while avoiding other hidden files, follow these steps:

1. In the Solution Explorer, click the "Show Hidden Files" and see that the .gitignore file.

2. If needed, right-click on the .gitignore and select Tools > Start Index to force inclusion into the indexed project view.