unable to exclude specific model from pre-commit

[adiayao]

Background:

In my dbt project, I encountered a limitation with the check-source-has-tests-by-group hook in the pre-commit configuration, specifically when trying to exclude specific models that do not have grain. These models are defined within a single YAML file.
According to the dbt-checkpoint exclusion documentation, exclusion seems to apply only to entire files rather than specific models or tables within those files.

I have attempted couple ways to specify the exclusions in more granular way, including using file paths and adjusting the exclude parameter's placement. But I have not successfully excluded specific models from the grain test requirement.

For example, I tried using the file path by leveling down to table name. This is something shown in issue #119

- id: check-source-has-tests-by-group
  description: "Ensures that the model has a number of tests"
  args: ["--tests", "unique", "expect_compound_columns_to_be_unique", "--test-cnt","1", "--exclude","models/tablename", "--"]

Workaround:

I've temporarily resolved this by segregating the non-grain models into separate YAML files and applying a regex pattern in the pre-commit configuration to exclude those files:
exclude: ^models/staging/.*/.*nongrain\.yml$

Request:

Is this a limitation/bug or an area for a new feature? Currently, I'm managing exclusions for grain tests, but similar needs may arise for other tests. The requirement to create separate YAML files for different exclusions leads to a fragmented project structure.

I'm hoping for a solution that allows for exclusions at a more granular level, ideally through fully qualified names (fqn) or a similar method that supports specific models or tables within a YAML file. This enhancement would streamline configurations and maintain a cohesive project structure.