A simple and lightweight terminal-based file explorer built in Lua. Navigate directories, open files, and interact with your filesystem using keyboard controls.
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Keyboard navigation - Use W/S to move up and down
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Open files - Press O to open files with the default application
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Enter directories - Navigate into folders just like a real file manager
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Cross-platform support - Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows
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Minimal and lightweight - Only requires Lua and LuaFileSystem (lfs)
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Install Lua (if not installed):
- Linux/macOS:
sudo apt install lua5.4(orbrew install lua) - Windows: Download from lua.org
- Linux/macOS:
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Install LuaFileSystem (lfs):
luarocks install luafilesystem