README.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 783000ad15b1bec1bed73ec54796afe7fe6e9604..623c38c53908acc2d7d4343c89a82e3c23567e29 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -50,6 +50,20 @@ `nnn` is a fork of [noice](http://git.2f30.org/noice/), a blazing-fast lightweight terminal file browser with easy keyboard shortcuts for navigation, opening files and running tasks. noice is developed considering terminal based systems. There is no config file and mime associations are hard-coded. However, the incredible user-friendliness and speed make it a perfect candidate for modern distros. `nnn` works with the desktop opener, adds new navigation options, [navigate-as-you-type](#navigate-as-you-type-mode) mode, enhanced DE integration, bookmarks, a disk usage analyzer mode, comprehensive file details and much more. Add to that a huge [performance](#performance) boost. For a detailed comparison, visit [nnn vs. noice](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/nnn-vs.-noice). +Cool things you can do with `nnn`: + +- open any file in the default desktop application for the mime +- *navigate-as-you-type* (*search-as-you-type* enabled even on directory switch) +- check disk usage with number of files in current directory tree +- run desktop search utility (gnome-search-tool or catfish) in any directory +- copy absolute file path to clipboard, spawn a terminal and use the file path +- navigate instantly using shortcuts like `~`, `-`, `&` or handy bookmarks +- use `cd .....` at chdir prompt to go to a parent directory +- see detailed file stats or mediainfo information +- open a (supported) archive in vim to view its contents +- set timeout to lock the current terminal +- change directory on exit + If you want to edit a file in vim with some soothing music in the background while referring to a spec in your GUI PDF viewer, `nnn` got it! [Quickstart](#quickstart) and see how `nnn` simplifies those long desktop sessions... Have fun with it! PRs are welcome. Check out [#1](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/issues/1).