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An experimental, minimal, configurable TUI file explorer, stealing ideas from [`nnn` ](https://github.com/jarun/nnn ) and [`fzf` ](https://github.com/junegunn/fzf ).
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Example usage:
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```bash
# Edit file
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vim "$(xplr)"
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# Copy file(s)
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cp "$(xplr)" "$(xplr)/"
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# Search and move file
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mv "$(fzf)" "$(xplr)/"
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```
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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.
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Let's brainstorm
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You can also experiment and help by suggesting ideas/opinions.
1. Install
```bash
cargo install xplr
```
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2. Create the customizable config file (requires [`yq` ](https://github.com/mikefarah/yq ))
```bash
mkdir -p ~/.config/xplr
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echo "#" | xplr | yq ".config" -y | tee ~/.config/xplr/config.yml
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```
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3. Check the key bindings in the config file.
4. Run `xplr` .
TODO research
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- [ ] 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.
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- [ ] Research ways to make it faster (load and run).
- [ ] Research ways to implement a plugin system.
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- [ ] CLI options and help menu.
- [ ] Go beyond research and implement things.
