Lacy is a directory-changing tool that keeps the familiar behaviour of cd while making path entry much more forgiving.
Instead of requiring every directory component to be typed exactly, Lacy applies a custom fuzzy-matching algorithm to path segments. Misspelled or abbreviated directory names can still resolve to the intended destination, and spaces can be used in place of path separators. The result is a navigation workflow that remains recognisable to cd users without demanding exact paths.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Accepts ordinary cd-compatible paths as well as abbreviated and misspelled path components.
- Custom fuzzy matching is designed specifically for matching filesystem paths.
- Allows spaces to be used between path components instead of typing slash separators.
- Supports compact parent navigation so repeated dots can move up several directory levels.
- Directory skipping lets you omit unknown intermediate path components and still search for the target.
- When several directories match, Lacy presents an interactive selector rather than choosing silently.
- The built-in selector can be replaced with another tool such as fzf.
- Provides shell initialisation for Zsh, Bash, Fish, Nushell and PowerShell.
- The command name can be changed so users can keep the default alias or substitute their own preferred command.
- Can ignore the current working directory when resolving candidate destinations.
- Runs as a terminal-oriented navigation tool without requiring a graphical file manager.
Website: github.com/timothebot/lacy
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Developer: timothebot
License: MIT License
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