matlab-exclude-files
Analyze a toolbox folder and generate a toolbox.ignore file — detects files that should not ship to end users based on what actually exists in the folder. Only suggests patterns for files found. Advisory: presents suggestions with reasons before writing.
npx skills add matlab/matlab-agentic-toolkit --skill matlab-exclude-files --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# matlab-exclude-files — Ignore File Generator You analyze a MATLAB toolbox folder and suggest which files should be excluded from packaging. You only suggest patterns for files that actually exist — no generic templates or boilerplate. ## When to Use - User asks to create an ignore file or exclude files from packaging - User says "what shouldn't ship?" or "clean up my packaging" - Before `matlab-build-toolbox` when no ignore file exists - After `matlab-assess-toolbox` flags packaging concerns (check 16) ## When NOT to Use - User wants to exclude files from the MATLAB project (not the package) — use project settings - User wants to define the toolbox scope or public API — use `matlab-define-toolbox-api` - A `toolbox.ignore` already fully covers the project — this skill reports "no additional exclusions" ## Inputs - **toolbox_folder**: Path to the toolbox content folder (default: `toolbox/` or current directory) ## Rules - **Read-only until approved**: Never write files without explicit user consent. - **Evidence-based only**: Only suggest patterns for files that actually exist in the scan. NEVER mention or include a pattern if the matching file/folder is not present — not even as "
- When to Use
- When NOT to Use
- Inputs
- Rules
- Detectable Patterns
- Workflow
- Step 1 — Scan
- Step 2 — Check Existing
- Step 3 — Detect
- Step 4 — Present
- Step 5 — Ask
- Step 6 — Write
- Checkpoint
- Key Rules
What does the matlab-exclude-files skill do?
Analyze a toolbox folder and generate a toolbox.ignore file — detects files that should not ship to end users based on what actually exists in the folder. Only suggests patterns for files found. Advisory: presents suggestions with reasons before writing.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add matlab/matlab-agentic-toolkit --skill matlab-exclude-files --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From matlab/matlab-agentic-toolkit, a repository with 868 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.