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@@ -58,6 +58,9 @@ The result of the enumeration is left in these fields::
Calling sequence
----------------
+Note: index may be looked at for .gitignore files that are CE_SKIP_WORKTREE
+marked. If you to exclude files, make sure you have loaded index first.
+
* Prepare `struct dir_struct dir` and clear it with `memset(&dir, 0,
sizeof(dir))`.