expdir

expdir is a tool to navigate easily between folders using a terminal.

here is an example of what it looks like :

You can control the cursor using the arrow keys and validate the directory using the space key.

It is also possible to search for a specific folder using :

It is also available without fancy visuals for the most common terminals :

It also reacts to mouse clicks for the heretics out there.

Usage

Simply call expdir to start the explorer. You can still call expdir --help for a list of all the options available.

Controls :

Space : Validate the directory go change the current working directory.
Ctrl+X : Stop the application, do not move to directory.
F5 : Refresh the directory.
Tab : Go back to the parent of the current folder.
arrow key : move up/down or change page (left/right)
any letter : search for a specific folder.

Custom aliases

You can also add aliases to the directories : you will have to edit /etc/expdir/aliases for system-wide aliases, or ~/.config/expdir/aliases for user-wide aliases. Note : you will have to create the ~/.config/expdir/aliases file. A very simple alias (that is already added system-wide upon installation), for example :

%HOME%=~

This will simply change the home folder of an user to ~.

Installation

Go to the latest release and follow the steps. After the intallation, you have to source bash_profile again so you can use this. Creating a new terminal will quickly do the trick.

Build

First install the dependencies to build the project :

sudo apt update
sudo apt install build-essential libncurses5-dev libncursesw5-dev

To build, clone this repository, then build using the makefile. You can also generate the .deb using make deb. It will be in the ./package folder.

git clone https://github.com/WildGoat07/expdir
cd expdir
make deb

Special mentions

Special thanks to BaptisteMiq for testing and finding bugs.

Wiltoga / expdir