`pio run -t compiledb` does not generate compilation database for tests

[UtkarshVerma]

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Configuration

Operating system: Arch Linux

PlatformIO Version (platformio --version): PlatformIO Core, version 6.1.14

Description of problem

I use pio run -t compiledb to generate a compilation database that clangd can utilise. However, I noticed that the generated database does not include the path to unity.h and hence I get linter errors in my editor (neovim) whenever I try to include unity.h.

Steps to Reproduce

1. pio run -t compiledb

Actual Results

Compilation database only generated for project root.

Expected Results

Compilation database should also be generated for tests.

[ivankravets]

Could try to add Unity to lib_deps as described here https://registry.platformio.org/libraries/throwtheswitch/Unity/installation ?

[luizgustavojunqueira]

I have the same problem and have Unity on my lib_deps, the path is included in the compile_commands.json, but the problem persists.

For some reason if I move the test file to the project root then it works properly, or even if a include Unity in any file on the src or include directories. But if its on the test directory it doesn't work.