terminal:tools:ranger
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Ranger
A console file manager with Vim-style keybindings and a three-pane view.
What It Is
A file manager that runs in the terminal:
- Left pane: parent directory
- Middle pane: current directory
- Right pane: preview of the selected file
Visual navigation is easier than ls and cd for browsing trees, and the preview pane shows file contents before you open them.
Keys
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
h j k l or arrows | left, down, up, right |
gg / G | top / bottom |
yy | yank (copy) |
dd | cut |
pp | paste |
Space | select |
zh | toggle hidden files |
/, n | search, next match |
r | open with |
: | shell command |
q | quit |
S (capital) opens a shell in the current directory; exiting the shell returns to ranger. ~/.config/ranger/rc.conf holds keybindings and settings; rifle.conf maps file types to openers.
See Also
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