j
autojump shell function for quick directory navigation
TLDR
Jump to directory
$ j [pattern]
Jump to child directory$ jc [pattern]
Open directory in file manager$ jo [pattern]
Show matching directories$ j -s [pattern]
Add directory to database$ j -a [/path/to/dir]
SYNOPSIS
j [options] [pattern]
DESCRIPTION
j is the autojump shell function for quick directory navigation. It learns from your cd habits and jumps to frequently visited directories.The tool maintains a weighted database of directories. Partial names match against this database for fast navigation.
PARAMETERS
PATTERN
Directory name pattern to match.-s
Show matching directories.-a PATH
Add path to database.-i
Case-insensitive match.--help
Display help information.
INSTALL
nix profile install nixpkgs#j
CAVEATS
Alias for autojump. Requires shell integration. Database builds over time.
HISTORY
j is the default alias for autojump, created by William Ting to speed up directory navigation in the shell.
