When you first use Alex Sidebar, you will need to grant access to folders where your projects are stored. This permission helps to analyze your project files and provide relevant context to the AI assistant when working with code across different files and folders.
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Initial Permission Request
When opening a project, Alex Sidebar will request permission to access the folder where your Xcode project/workspace is located. This typically includes:
Desktop
Downloads
Documents folders
Click “Allow” when the system permission dialog appears to grant access.
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Manual Permission Settings
If you need to update permissions later:
Open System Settings
Navigate to Privacy & Security → Files and Folders