Trigger search file modal when searching (repository)
What does this MR do and why?
Triggers the search file modal instead of navigating the the find file page when using the t shortcut or when clicking on the Find file button when navigating the repository.
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Screenshots or screen recordings
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Navigates to the find file page | Triggers the global search modal |
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Tooltip
How to set up and validate locally
- Navigate to a repsitory
- Click on Find file or press
ton the keyboard - The Find file modal should appear
Related to #430775 (closed)
Edited by Jacques Erasmus


