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+# https://lgtm.com/help/lgtm/customizing-file-classification
+path_classifiers:
+  plugins:
+    - plugins/
+
+extraction:
+  javascript:
+    # The `index` step extracts information from the files in the codebase.
+    index:
+      # Specify a list of files and folders to exclude from extraction.
+      filters:
+        - exclude: plugins/
+      exclude:
+        - plugins/