nnn/misc/nlay/README.md

nlay

nlay (NnnpLAY) is a customizable media type or action handler

Usage

nlay is not used by nnn now. However, the bash script can be used to run desktop search utility or screensaver:

nlay file type
file: absolute path to file ("" for an action)
type: type of media or action

Default apps

• gnome-search-tool, catfish - file search
• vlock - terminal screensaver (alternatives - cmatrix, termsaver)

Perks

• simple to modify (extensive in-file notes, comments and indicative code)
• handle files by category (e.g. plaintext, search, screensaver)
• support for multiple apps by order of preference
• run app in the foreground or silently detached in the background
• optionally add app arguments

Tips to modify

• set app= in any category to change the player
• set opts= to use app options
• toggle bg= to enable or disable running app silently (stdout and stderr redirected to /dev/null) in background. E.g., vim (CLI) should be verbose and in the foreground while Sublime Text (GUI) can be started silently in the background.
• enable the commented out code under ENABLE_FILE_TYPE_HANDLING to handle specific file extensions e.g. use a different app than the one used for the category.