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# File Management

### 2.1 Adding Files to Chat

To add files to the chat context:

1. Click the folder icon in the top right to open the file panel.
2. Check the boxes next to the files you want to include.

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### 2.2 Read-Only Files

Files marked as read-only are displayed with a lock icon. These files can be viewed but not edited through papertlab.

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### 2.3 .papertlabignore

papertlab respects the `.papertlabignore` file in your project root. Files and directories listed in this file will not be shown in the file panel.

Example `.papertlabignore`:

```
node_modules/
*.log
secrets.yml
```

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