mvx - Enhanced File and Directory Move Utility

mvx is a command-line utility that extends the standard mv command with progress bars and enhanced features.

Features

• Progress Bars: Visual feedback during file operations
• Directory Merging: Intelligently merges directories instead of replacing them
• Cross-device Moves: Handles moves between filesystems with progress indication
• Auto-create Directories: Creates destination directories as needed

For basic file operations, mvx behaves the same as the standard mv command.

Usage

mvx [OPTIONS] <SOURCE> <DESTINATION>

Options

• -q, --quiet: Suppress progress bars and messages
• -h, --help: Print help information
• -V, --version: Print version information

Examples

# Move a file with progress bar
mvx large_file.iso /media/backup/

# Move and merge a directory
mvx source_dir/ destination_dir/

# Move in quiet mode
mvx -q large_file.iso /media/backup/

Key Differences from mv

Directory Handling

When moving a directory to an existing directory, mvx merges the contents rather than replacing or nesting the directory. Files with the same name are overwritten, but unique files in the destination are preserved.

Progress Visualization

For large files or cross-device moves, mvx displays progress bars showing:

• Bytes transferred
• Transfer speed
• Estimated time remaining

Path Creation

mvx automatically creates any necessary destination directories:

• If path ends with "/", creates the directory and places the file inside
• If path doesn't end with "/", creates parent directories and moves to exact path

MIT License