# ncoxide
> **Pre-release software.** ncoxide is in early development. Expect breaking
> changes, missing features, and rough edges. Use at your own risk.
A modal dual-pane file commander for the terminal, inspired by
[Helix](https://helix-editor.com/).
## Features
- **Dual-pane layout** -- two independent file panels side by side; copy, move,
and compare files across panes
- **Modal keybindings** -- Normal, Select, Space menu, Goto, Command, Input, and
Finder modes (similar to Helix/Vim)
- **Fuzzy finder** -- powered by nucleo-matcher (the same engine Helix uses)
- **Syntax-highlighted preview** -- inline file preview with syntect
- **Visual selection** -- select individual files, ranges, or by glob pattern
(`*.rs`)
- **File operations** -- copy, move, delete, rename, mkdir with confirmation
dialogs
- **Goto shortcuts** -- jump to home, root, other pane, previous directory, or
numbered bookmarks
- **Sorting & filtering** -- sort by name, size, date, or extension; filter by
substring; toggle hidden files
- **Open in `$EDITOR`** -- press `e` to edit the file under the cursor
- **Command mode** -- `:cd`, `:sort`, and `:q` commands
## Installation
Requires **Rust 1.85+** (edition 2024).
```
cargo install ncoxide
```
## Usage
```
ncoxide [OPTIONS]
Options:
-l, --left <DIR> Left pane starting directory
-r, --right <DIR> Right pane starting directory
--log <FILE> Log file path [default: /tmp/ncoxide.log]
-h, --help Print help
-V, --version Print version
```
Both panes default to the current working directory.
```bash
# Open with default directories
ncoxide
# Open specific directories in each pane
ncoxide --left ~/projects --right /tmp
```
## Quick reference
| `j` / `k` | Move cursor down / up |
| `h` | Parent directory |
| `l` / `Enter` | Enter directory or open file |
| `Tab` | Switch active pane |
| `p` | Toggle preview pane |
| `v` | Enter select mode |
| `Space` | Open action menu |
| `g` | Goto mode (`gg` top, `G` bottom, `gh` home, `gr` root) |
| `f` | Fuzzy finder |
| `/` | Filter files |
| `.` | Toggle hidden files |
| `y` | Copy to other pane |
| `m` | Move to other pane |
| `d` | Delete (with confirmation) |
| `r` | Rename |
| `e` | Edit in `$EDITOR` |
| `?` | Help screen |
| `q` | Quit |
## Project status
ncoxide is a personal project in early development. The core features listed
above are implemented and working, but the API and keybindings may change at any
time. Bug reports and feedback are welcome on the
[issue tracker](https://todo.sr.ht/~danprobst/ncoxide).
## License
MIT -- see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.