projectable is a terminal file manager designed specifically for working with software projects. Rather than treating the filesystem as a collection of unrelated directories, it presents project files in a hierarchical interface with integrated searching, previews, and command execution.
The application automatically identifies project roots, helping users navigate large directory structures without repeatedly moving between folders. Its interface combines file management with project-oriented tools, making it useful for developers who prefer keyboard-driven workflows.
Integration with Git and tmux extends its functionality beyond ordinary file browsing. Users can inspect changes, execute commands, and interact with their projects while remaining within the terminal interface.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Hierarchical project view with expandable and collapsible directories.
- Automatic project root detection with configurable behaviour.
- Fuzzy searching for locating files within a project.
- File previews with support for external preview utilities.
- Git integration for viewing changes and filtering modified files.
- Create, rename, move, and delete files and directories.
- Run shell commands in the foreground or background.
- Command execution with substitution of the currently selected filename.
- Prompt for user input when executing custom commands.
- tmux integration for opening commands in horizontal or vertical splits, new windows, and floating windows.
- Custom commands that can operate on particular file types.
- File and directory marking for quick navigation to frequently accessed locations.
- Filtering using glob patterns, with support for respecting .gitignore rules.
- Toggle hidden files and display only files matching selected criteria.
- Automatic updates when files or directories change.
- Configurable Vim-style keyboard shortcuts and custom key mappings.
- Configuration through a TOML file.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/dzfrias/projectable
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Developer: Diego Frias
License: MIT License
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