Minimalistic console-based twin-pane file manager with VI-like key bindings
nebulafm is a minimalistic console-based twin-pane file manager with VI-like key bindings and shell integration
ncurseswcoreutilsxdg-openlibmagicCompile the code:
make
Install on the system:
sudo make install
Run nebulafm, then you can use h j k l or the arrow keys to navigate the directory tree, Enter or l to open a file or q to quit
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| tab | Change the current panel |
| space | Select a file or directory |
| h | Go to the parent directory |
| j | Go down |
| k | Go up |
| l | Open a file or child directory |
| z | Show or hide hidden files |
| d | Delete files |
| D | Confirm the deletion |
| y | Copy files |
| v | Move files |
| a | Rename files |
| g | Go to the beginning of the current file list |
| G | Go to the end of the current file list |
| H | Move cursor to header (top) line |
| M | Move cursor to middle line |
| L | Move cursor to last line |
| J | Move down by a page |
| K | Move up by a page |
| ! | Open the shell in the current directory |
| V | Add all files to the clipboard |
| R | Clear clipboard |
| m | Create a new directory |
| f | Create a new file |
| i | Preview file or directory |
| b | Add a new bookmark |
| \’ | Open bookmark list |
| Z | Delete the bookmark |
| / | Search in the current directory |
| n | The next match in the file list |
Key bindings can be customized in the file config.h
The clipboard file is located in $HOME/.config/nebulafm/clipboard
The bookmarks file is located in $HOME/.config/nebulafm/bookmarks
man nebulafm
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