nnn
nnn is a terminal-based file manager developed with the C programming language, with a size of about 150 KiB and low memory consumption. Disk usage analysis offers capabilities that can be expanded with batch renaming and plugins. Linux can run in many different environments, such as macOS, BSD, Termux, and Raspberry Pi.
nnn
100jarun · Terminal & CLI
- You can perform disk usage analysis and rename files collectively.
- During the writing, you can perform quick file search with instant filtering and regex support.
- Using the add-on pool, you can take live previews and connect discs.
- • NeutralHacker News
Nnn – a terminal file manager for programmers
“I expected you would run the test. Anyway, here's the data and it aligns with my expectation and figures. ## Fired `nnn` in my home dir. - all cached, no major page faults ~$ /usr/bin/time -v nnn Command being timed: "nnn" User time (seconds): 0.00 System time (seconds): 0.00…”
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Nnn – a terminal file manager for programmers
“First of all: when using a mouse 'a click would open a directory or a file just the same'. A mouse/trackpad has pretty much one button (or equivalent) dedicated to interaction, so it is expected to overload some functions on it. Besides, "navigation" with the mouse is a…”
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