Catana can automatically ignore upcoming TODOs based on their file path. Any existing or upcoming TODOs matching the paths you have configured will be [ignored](https://docs.catana.dev/core-concepts/ignored-todos).
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The autocompletion field will help you configure the paths you want to ignore.\
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Pro tip: If you need to fine-tune the paths, the field accepts any valid shell glob pattern.
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Modifying the exclusion list will prompt you to decide whether you'd like to ignore existing TODOs now matching the list.
When a new TODO is added to your codebase in a path that matches the exclusion list, **Catana will not**:
1. Run any [validation](https://docs.catana.dev/core-concepts/validation).
2. Open a ticket in your issue tracker (if the repository has opted in for [this feature](https://docs.catana.dev/configuration/open-github-issues)).
