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Yazi

#tools #yazi #files

Yazi file manager keybindings. Open with f alias or yazi.

  • Move down/up: j / k
  • Enter directory / open file: l or Enter
  • Go to parent directory: h
  • Go to home directory: ~
  • Go to root: /
  • Jump to top: gg
  • Jump to bottom: G

Opening files

  • Open with default app: Enter or l
  • Open with picker: o
  • Open in editor ($EDITOR): e
  • Open in pager: i

Selection

  • Toggle selection: Space
  • Select all: Ctrl+a
  • Invert selection: Ctrl+r

File operations

  • Yank (copy) selected: y
  • Cut selected: x
  • Paste: p
  • Paste (overwrite): P
  • Delete (trash): d
  • Delete permanently: D
  • Create file: a
  • Create directory: A (or a with trailing /)
  • Rename: r

Search / Filter

  • Filter files in current dir: f
  • Search with fd: s
  • Search with ripgrep: S

Tabs

  • Open new tab: t
  • Switch to tab 1–9: 1–9
  • Close tab: q

Misc

  • Quit: q (or Q to quit without cd)
  • Show hidden files toggle: .
  • Sort by name/modified/size: ,n / ,m / ,s
  • Copy path to clipboard: c then c (yank path), c then d (yank dir)
  • Shell command: !
  • Interactive shell: s (custom, depends on config)