twf is a standalone tree view explorer inspired by fzf.
twf stands for Tree View Find.
The source code is publicly available, but the project does not state a software licence.
Key Features
- Standalone, usable from vim, the shell or any other program.
- Locate files through external programs such as fzf.
- Customizable previews.
- Optional inline display in the shell.
- Supports Vim-style keyboard navigation, with controls for expanding and collapsing directories.
- Can return a selected file path to standard output for use in scripts and external applications.
- Allows custom key bindings, file preview commands, and configurable terminal display height.
- Integrates with Vim, Neovim, and shell workflows.
Website: github.com/wvanlint/twf
Support:
Developer: Willem Van Lint
License: Not stated
twf is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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