xplr 0.2.1

An experimental, minimal, configurable TUI file explorer, stealing ideas from nnn and fzf.
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An experimental, minimal, configurable TUI file explorer, stealing ideas from nnn and fzf.

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Example usage:

# Edit file
vim "$(xplr)"

# Copy file(s)
cp "$(xplr)" "$(xplr)/"

# Search and move file
mv "$(fzf)" "$(xplr)/"

As of now the fuctionality is pretty limited. You basically have to drop into a shell (default key s) in the directory to do things like create/delete/rename files. A lot of research and implementations to go.

Although, it's currently satisfying my needs (for customization and speed) with this vim plugin https://github.com/sayanarijit/xplr.vim.

Let's brainstorm

You can also experiment and help by suggesting ideas/opinions.

  1. Install
cargo install xplr
  1. Create the customizable config file (requires yq)
mkdir -p ~/.config/xplr

echo "#" | xplr | yq ".config" -y | tee ~/.config/xplr/config.yml

  1. Check the key bindings in the config file.

  2. Run xplr.

TODO research

  • Research FIFO/socket options for better integration with other tools.
  • Research saner configuration formats.
  • Research saner key binding options.
  • Research how to go beyond filesystem and explore any tree-like structure.
  • Research ways to make it faster (load and run).
  • Research ways to implement a plugin system.
  • CLI options and help menu.
  • Go beyond research and implement things.