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## Introduction `nnn` is a full-featured terminal file manager. It's tiny, [extremely light and fast](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Performance). `nnn` is also a disk usage analyzer, a fuzzy app launcher, a batch file renamer and a file picker. The [plugin repository](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/tree/master/plugins#nnn-plugins) has tons of plugins and plugin-specific documentation to extend the capabilities further. There's an independent [(neo)vim plugin](https://github.com/mcchrish/nnn.vim). It runs smoothly on the Raspberry Pi, Termux [on Android](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbaauM7gUJw), Linux, macOS, BSD, Cygwin and Linux subsystem for Windows. `nnn` works seamlessly with DEs and GUI utilities. It's nearly zero-config (with sensible defaults) and can be setup in less than 5 minutes. Add to that an awesome [Wiki](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki)! ## Features - Modes - Light (default), detail - Disk usage analyzer (block/apparent) - File picker, (neo)vim plugin - Navigation - *Navigate-as-you-type* with dir auto-select - Contexts (_aka_ tabs/workspaces) with custom colors - Sessions, bookmarks; pin and visit a dir - Familiar shortcuts (arrows, ~, -, @), quick reference - CD on quit (*easy* shell integration) - Sorting - Ordered pure numeric names by default (visit _/proc_) - Case-insensitive version (_aka_ natural) sort - By file name, modification/access time, size, extension - Search - Instant filtering with *search-as-you-type* - Regex and substring match - Subtree search to open or edit files (using plugin) - Mimes - Open with desktop opener or specify a custom app - Create, list, extract, mount (FUSE based) archives - Option to open all text files in EDITOR - Information - Detailed file information - Media information (using plugin) - Convenience - Run plugins and commands with custom keybinds - FreeDesktop compliant trash (needs trash-cli) - SSHFS mounts (needs sshfs) - Cross-dir file/all/range selection - Batch rename selection or dir entries - Copy (as), move (as), delete, archive, link selection - Create (with parents), rename, duplicate (anywhere) files and dirs - Spawn a shell, run apps, run commands, execute file - Lock terminal (needs a locker) - Minimal deps, minimal config - Widely available - Unicode support - Follows Linux kernel coding style - Highly optimized, static analysis integrated code ## Quickstart 1. Install the [utilities you may need](https://github.com/jarun/nnn#utility-dependencies) based on your regular workflows. 2. Configure [cd on quit](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Basic-use-cases#configure-cd-on-quit). 3. Optionally open all text files in `$EDITOR` (fallback vi): `export NNN_USE_EDITOR=1`. 4. For additional functionality [install plugins](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/tree/master/plugins#installing-plugins) and the GUI app launcher [`nlaunch`](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/tree/master/misc/nlaunch). Notes: 1. Don't memorize keys. Arrows, / and q suffice. Press ? for help on keyboard shortcuts anytime. 2. To set `nnn` as the default file manager, follow these [instructions](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Advanced-use-cases#configure-as-default-fm). ## Installation #### Library dependencies A curses library with wide char support (e.g. ncursesw), libreadline (`make O_NORL=1` to drop) and standard libc. #### Utility dependencies | Dependency | Installation | Operation | | --- | --- | --- | | xdg-open (Linux), open(1) (macOS), cygstart (Cygwin) | base | desktop opener | | file, coreutils (cp, mv, rm), xargs | base | file type, copy, move and remove | | tar, (un)zip [atool/bsdtar for more formats] | base | create, list, extract tar, gzip, bzip2, zip | | archivemount, fusermount(3) | optional | mount, unmount archives | | sshfs, fusermount(3) | optional | mount, unmount remotes | | trash-cli | optional | trash files (default action: rm) | | vlock (Linux), bashlock (macOS), lock(1) (BSD) | optional | terminal locker (fallback: [cmatrix](https://github.com/abishekvashok/cmatrix)) | | advcpmv (Linux) ([integration](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Advanced-use-cases#show-cp-mv-progress)) | optional | copy, move progress | | `$VISUAL` (else `$EDITOR`), `$PAGER`, `$SHELL` | optional | fallback vi, less, sh | #### From a package manager Install `nnn` from your package manager. If the version available is dated try an alternative installation method.
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● CentOS (yum --enablerepo=epel install nnn)
● Milis Linux (mps kur nnn)
● NuTyX (cards install nnn)
● Source Mage (cast nnn)

#### Release packages Packages for Arch Linux, CentOS, Debian, Fedora and Ubuntu are auto-generated with the [latest stable release](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/releases/latest). #### From source Download the latest stable release or clone this repository (*risky*), install deps and compile. On Ubuntu 18.04: $ sudo apt-get install pkg-config libncursesw5-dev libreadline-dev $ make $ sudo make strip install `PREFIX` is supported, in case you want to install to a different location. Visit the [developer guides](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Developer-guides) for compilation notes on the Pi, Cygwin and other compilation modes. #### Shell completion Completion scripts for Bash, Fish and Zsh are [available](misc/auto-completion). Refer to your shell's manual for installation instructions. ## Usage #### Configuration There is no config file. Associated files are stored under `${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-$HOME/.config}/nnn/`. `nnn` supports the following optional (set if you need) environment variables. | Example `export` | Description | | --- | --- | | `NNN_BMS='d:~/Documents;D:~/Docs archive/'` | key-bookmark pairs [max 10] | | `NNN_PLUG='m:nmount;t:thumb;x:_chmod +x $NNN'` | key-plugin (or cmd) pairs (:key to run) [max 15] | | `NNN_USE_EDITOR=1` | open text files in `$VISUAL` (else `$EDITOR`, fallback vi) | | `NNN_CONTEXT_COLORS='1234'` | specify per context color [default: '4444' (all blue)] | | `NNN_SSHFS_OPTS='sshfs -o reconnect,idmap=user'` | specify SSHFS options | | `NNN_OPENER=mimeopen` | custom file opener | | `NNN_IDLE_TIMEOUT=300` | idle seconds to lock terminal [default: disabled] | | `NNN_COPIER=copier` | clipboard copier script [default: none] | | `NNN_TRASH=1` | trash files to the desktop Trash [default: delete] | #### Cmdline options ``` usage: nnn [OPTIONS] [PATH] The missing terminal file manager for X. positional args: PATH start dir [default: .] optional args: -a use access time -b key open bookmark key -c cli-only opener -d detail mode -e name load session by name -f run filter as cmd on prompt key -H show hidden files -i nav-as-you-type mode -K detect key collision -n version sort -o open files on Enter -p file selection file [stdout if '-'] -r use advcpmv patched cp, mv -s string filters [default: regex] -S du mode -t disable dir auto-select -v show version -h show help ``` #### Keyboard and mouse The list below is from the **dev branch**. Press ? in `nnn` to see the keybinds in your installed version. ``` NAVIGATION Up k Up PgUp ^U Scroll up Down j Down PgDn ^D Scroll down Left h Parent ~ ` @ - HOME, /, start, last Ret Right l Open . Toggle show hidden g ^A First entry G ^E Last entry b Pin current dir ^B Go to pinned dir (Sh)Tab Cycle context d Toggle detail view , ^/ Lead key N LeadN Context N / Filter/Lead Ins ^N Toggle nav-as-you-type Esc Exit prompt ^L F5 Redraw/clear prompt ? Help, conf ' Lead' First file Q ^Q Quit ^G QuitCD q Quit context FILES ^O Open with... n Create new/link D File details ^R F2 Rename/duplicate Space ^J/a Select entry/all r Batch rename m ^K Sel range, clear M List selection P Copy selection K Edit, flush sel V Move selection w Copy/move sel as X Del selection ^X Del entry f Create archive T Mount archive ^F Extract archive F List archive e Edit in EDITOR p Open in PAGER ORDER TOGGLES A Apparent du S du z Size E Extn t Time MISC ! ^] Shell ;K :K xK Execute plugin K C Execute entry R ^V Pick plugin U Manage session = Launch c SSHFS mount u Unmount ] ^P Prompt/run cmd L Lock ``` Notes: 1. Help & settings, file details and archive listing are shown in the `$PAGER`. 2. To change shortcuts modify key bindings in `nnn.h` and compile. | Mouse click | Function | |---| --- | | Left single on context number | Visit context | | Left single on top row after context numbers | Visit parent | | Left single/double on last 2 rows | Toggle nav-as-you-type | | Left single | Select context or entry | | Left double | Select context or open entry | #### Lead key The Lead/Leader key provides a powerful multi-functional navigation mechanism. It is case-sensitive and understands contexts, bookmarks and location shortcuts. | Follower key | Function | |:---:| --- | | 1-4 | Go to/create selected context | | key | Go to bookmarked location | | ' | Go to first file in directory | | ~ ` @ - | Visit HOME, `/`, start, last visited dir | | . | Toggle show hidden files | When the filter is on, / works as an additional Lead key. #### Help $ nnn -h $ man nnn To lookup keyboard shortcuts at runtime, press ?. ## Elsewhere - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nnn_(file_manager)) - [ArchWiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Nnn) - [FOSSMint](https://www.fossmint.com/nnn-linux-terminal-file-browser/) - [gHacks Tech News](https://www.ghacks.net/2019/11/01/nnn-is-an-excellent-command-line-based-file-manager-for-linux-macos-and-bsds/) - Hacker News [[1](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18520898)] [[2](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19850656)] - [It's FOSS](https://itsfoss.com/nnn-file-browser-linux/) - LinuxLinks [[1](https://www.linuxlinks.com/nnn-fast-and-flexible-file-manager/)] [[2](https://www.linuxlinks.com/bestconsolefilemanagers/)] - [Suckless Rocks](https://suckless.org/rocks/) - [Ubuntu Full Circle Magazine - Issue 135](https://fullcirclemagazine.org/issue-135/) ## Developers - [Arun Prakash Jana](https://github.com/jarun) (Copyright © 2016-2019) - [0xACE](https://github.com/0xACE) - [Anna Arad](https://github.com/annagrram) - [KlzXS](https://github.com/KlzXS) - [Sijmen J. Mulder](https://github.com/sjmulder) - and other contributors Visit the to the [ToDo list](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/issues/386) to contribute or see the current development status.