loom

[In progress]
A lightweight terminal file browser & preview

Overview

loom is a lightweight, terminal-based file browser and preview tool designed for Unix/Linux systems. Built with Go and leveraging the gocui library, it provides an intuitive interface for navigating and previewing files directly in your terminal.

Whether you're exploring project directories, reviewing code files, or managing your file system, loom offers a fast and efficient way to interact with your files without leaving the terminal.

Features

Terminal-based interface - Navigate files without leaving your terminal
File preview - Preview file contents directly in the browser
Lightweight - Minimal resource usage, fast performance
Cross-platform - Works on Unix/Linux systems
Keyboard navigation - Efficient keyboard-driven interface

Installation

From Source

git clone https://github.com/michmk/loom.git
cd loom
go build -o loom
./loom

Using Go Install

go install github.com/michmk/loom@latest

Usage

Basic Usage

loom [directory]

If no directory is specified, loom will start in the current directory.

Navigation

Use arrow keys to navigate through files and directories
Press Enter to open directories or preview files
Use q to quit

Technologies

GoUnix/Linuxgocui

Go - The primary programming language, chosen for its performance and simplicity.

gocui - A minimalistic Go console user interface library for building terminal-based applications.

Unix/Linux - Designed for Unix-like operating systems, leveraging standard file system APIs.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to loom, please:

Fork the repository on GitHub
Create a feature branch for your changes
Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes

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Downloads

Latest Release

Releases

Note: You can also build from source using the installation instructions.