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Add an environment variable for EXCLUDES_FILE

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#125 opened on Feb 20, 2023

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Description

Sometimes when you need to exclude a lot of files having them all in one line can become unwieldy. I think an option should be added to support a excludes file. This is already implemented as option in rclone, rsync (--exclude-from), and restic (--exclude-file).

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Research direction
Look into how the script currently handles EXCLUDES, then add a new environment variable EXCLUDES FILE that reads from a file. Follow patterns from rclone, rsync, and restic. Ensure the feature is backward compatible.
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shell
Domain
backend
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2
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1-3 hours
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ShellEnvironment Variables
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