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Flyline – Bash plugin that replaces Readline

Flyline is a Bash plugin that replaces Readline with a modern command-line editing experience.

It is written in Rust and runs in the same process as Bash.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • IntelliSense-style autosuggestions.
  • Change directory using the prompt.
  • Rich prompt customisation with asynchronous widgets and animations.
  • Fuzzy command history searching.
  • Mouse support including cursor movement and text selection.
  • Improved Bash tab completion.
  • Synthesises tab completion suggestions with flycomp.
  • Agent-assisted command writing.
  • Tooltips.
  • Text selection.
  • Automatically closes brackets and quotes.
  • Syntax highlighting.
  • Custom cursor animations and styles.
  • Customisable key bindings and key event remapping.
  • Leader key sequences.

Website: github.com/HalFrgrd/flyline
Support:
Developer: Hal Frigaard
License: MIT License, GNU General Public License v3.0

Flyline demo
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Flyline is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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