How do I make phpcs ignore some files in PHP Storm?

Question

I've set up PHP Storm to use phpcs and show me in the IDE when I've violated a style.

However, I'd like to disable this for view files -- they often contain bits of PHP mixed with HTML that don't match the style guide, and I don't care in a view file.

In the options, I see a list of excluded files in the phpcs settings, but it only has buttons to remove a file or clear the whole list, but no way to ADD files to it.

Am I missing it somewhere?

Answer 1

Code Sniffer (as well as Mess Detector) integration is implemented in form of an Inspection which can be configured to be ON or OFF based on scope. Therefore:

1. Settings | Scopes -- create new custom scope and include all unwanted files/folders

2. Settings | Inspections | PHP | PHP Code Sniffer validation -- right click on it and choose Add Scope

3. Now configure this inspection: turn OFF (uncheck) for that scope and leave ON for "Everywhere else" entry.

P.S. PhpStorm v8 has Inspections settings screen a bit redesigned; therefore steps are tiny bit different, but still the same overall (now it's easier for user to discover "scopes" functionality).

Answer 2

This has been tested for PHPStorm 2017.*

1. Settings/Preferences | Keymap

   find Add to PHPCS ignore list key and add Keyboard Shortcut

2. Go to the file, which one you want to add as ignored and use the shortcut