LinuxCommandLibrary

lf

terminal file manager

TLDR

Start file manager

$ lf
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Open specific directory
$ lf [/path/to/dir]
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Start with command
$ lf -command "[set hidden]"
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Print selected files
$ lf -print-selection
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Use specific config
$ lf -config [config.lf]
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SYNOPSIS

lf [options] [path]

DESCRIPTION

lf is a terminal file manager. It provides fast navigation with vim-like keybindings.
The tool is written in Go for portability. It supports preview, bulk operations, and scripting.

PARAMETERS

PATH

Starting directory.
-command CMD
Execute command on start.
-config FILE
Config file path.
-print-selection
Print selection on exit.
--help
Display help information.

CAVEATS

Terminal-based. Vim keybindings. Configuration via lfrc.

HISTORY

lf was created as a ranger-inspired file manager written in Go for better performance and simplicity.

SEE ALSO

ranger(1), nnn(1), mc(1)

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