fix: implement precise filtering for bracketed sub-tags #4892
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Summary
This fix addresses an issue where
ansible-lintwas being too "broad" when asked to check for specific sub-rules.The Problem
Previously, if you asked the linter to check for one specific item (like
yaml[truthy]), it would often "leak" and show you every other YAML-related error as well. It couldn't distinguish between a general category and a specific, bracketed sub-tag.The Fix
This update makes the filtering process much more precise. Now:
yaml[truthy]), the linter now understands you want to narrow your focus to that specific item.I have added new tests to ensure these scenarios work correctly.
Fixes #4675