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Expand Up @@ -63,3 +63,8 @@ BenchmarkDotNet.Artifacts

# ReplayCheck (temporary)
.replaycheck/

# Node.js dependencies
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Expand Up @@ -95,6 +95,9 @@ Specifies the locations that should be considered when searching for a compatibl

These paths are searched in the order they're defined and the first [matching](#matching-rules) SDK is used.

> [!NOTE]
> The "paths" feature only works when using commands that engage the .NET SDK, such as with `dotnet run`. It does NOT affect scenarios such as running the native apphost launcher (`app.exe`), running with `dotnet app.dll`, or running with `dotnet exec app.dll`. To use the "paths" feature, you must use SDK commands like `dotnet run`.

#### errorMessage

- Type: `string`
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