`nnn` is also a disk usage analyzer, a fuzzy app launcher, a batch file renamer and a file picker. 30+ **[plugins](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/tree/master/plugins)** extend the capabilities further. There's an independent [(neo)vim plugin](https://github.com/mcchrish/nnn.vim). Custom plugins are easy to add.
-It runs smoothly on the Raspberry Pi, Termux on Android ([demo video](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.
+If you prefer a lightweight system or productivity-boosting utilities, `nnn` is a delight to have. It's nearly zero-config (with sensible defaults) and can be setup in less than 5 minutes.
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+It runs smoothly on the Raspberry Pi, Termux on Android ([demo video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbaauM7gUJw)), Linux, macOS, BSD, Cygwin and Linux subsystem for Windows. `nnn` works seamlessly with DEs and GUI utilities.
Visit the **[Wiki](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki)** for operational concepts, how tos, use cases, chronology and insights.
- File picker, (neo)vim plugin
- Navigation
- *Navigate-as-you-type* with dir auto-select
- - 4 contexts (_aka_ tabs/workspaces)
+ - Contexts (_aka_ tabs/workspaces) with configurable colors
- Bookmarks; pin and visit a directory
- - Familiar, easy shortcuts (arrows, <kbd>~</kbd>, <kbd>-</kbd>, <kbd>@</kbd>)
+ - Familiar shortcuts (arrows, <kbd>~</kbd>, <kbd>-</kbd>, <kbd>@</kbd>) with quick reference
- CD on quit (*easy* shell integration)
- Sorting
- Ordered pure numeric names by default (visit _/proc_)
- Detailed file information
- Media information (using plugin)
- Convenience
- - Minimal configuration
- - Plugin keybinds
- - Select files across dirs; all/range selection
- - Copy, move, delete, archive, link selection
- - Batch rename selection or dir entries
+ - Lots of plugins with configurable keybinds
- FreeDesktop compliant trash (needs trash-cli)
- SSHFS mounts (needs sshfs)
+ - Cross-directory file selection, all/range selection
+ - Batch rename selection or dir entries
+ - Copy, move, delete, archive, link selection
- Create, rename, duplicate files and directories
- - Per-context directory color (default: blue)
- Spawn a shell, run apps, run commands, execute file
- Lock terminal (needs a locker)
- - Shortcut reference a keypress away
+- Minimal deps, minimal config
+- Available on many package managers
- Unicode support
- Follows Linux kernel coding style
- Highly optimized, static analysis integrated code
-- Minimal library dependencies
-- Widely available
## Quickstart
#### Library dependencies
-`nnn` needs a curses library with wide character support (like ncursesw), libreadline and standard libc. It's possible to drop libreadline using the Makefile target `norl`.
+A curses library with wide character support (like ncursesw), libreadline and standard libc. It's possible to drop libreadline using the Makefile target `norl`.
#### Utility dependencies
#### From source
-To cook yourself, download the [latest stable release](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/releases/latest) or clone this repository (*risky*). Then install the dependencies and compile (e.g. on Ubuntu 16.04):
+To cook yourself, download the latest stable release or clone this repository (*risky*). Then install the dependencies and compile (e.g. on Ubuntu 16.04):
$ sudo apt-get install pkg-config libncursesw5-dev libreadline6-dev
$ make
`PREFIX` is supported, in case you want to install to a different location.
-- Compilation notes on [Raspberry Pi](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Developer-guides#compile-for-pi)
-- Instructions for [Cygwin](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Developer-guides#compile-on-cygwin)
+Visit the [developer guides](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Developer-guides) for compilation notes on the Pi, Cygwin and other compilation modes.
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