xplr
xplr.dev
Spec sheet
- Product
- xplr is a terminal UI based file explorer intended to help improve terminal productivity.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Free plan
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · xplr.dev
- Integrations
- The integrations list includes editor integrations for Neovim and Vim, GitHub CLI repository browsing, and a Powerlevel10k shell prompt.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Support
- The introduction invites users to report performance issues, and the integrations page invites users to share integrations they create.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- License
- The project repository identifies xplr as MIT licensed.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Approach
- It is designed as a flexible, interactive orchestrator for command-line utilities that work with the file system.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Customisation
- Users can configure xplr with Lua, plugins and integrations to change its operations and appearance.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Customization
- Users can configure xplr with Lua through an init.lua file in a user or system configuration directory.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Downloads
- Direct standalone downloads are listed for GNU/Linux and macOS; the install guide also documents building from source and installing through crates.io.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Dual-pane layout
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · xplr.dev
- Embedded runtime
- The listed features include embedded LuaJIT for portability and extensibility.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Extensibility
- xplr supports pluggable Lua modules to extend its interface and functionality.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- External commands
- The maker says xplr outsources file management operations to external commands.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- File operations
- xplr describes itself as an explorer that delegates file management operations to external commands.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Integration
- The documentation demonstrates integrating fzf through a custom key binding that searches for and focuses a file or enters a directory.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Intended use
- xplr aims to complement standard shell commands and GUI file managers rather than replace them.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Interface
- Its modal interface can be controlled with keyboard input, shell commands, Lua functions and hooks.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Key features
- Documented features include embedded LuaJIT, message-driven controls, customizable layouts, file properties, a selection list, and virtual root.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Layouts
- Customizable layouts can include panels for selections, key bindings, input and logs, and active filters and sorters.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Linux support
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · xplr.dev
- macOS support
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · xplr.dev
- Maintenance status
- The v1.0.0 release announcement says the project would enter cleanup and maintenance mode, with no plan for xplr v2 at that time.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Notable limitation
- Direct downloads are listed for GNU/Linux and macOS, and the documentation notes that direct downloads, crates.io installation and source builds require users to watch for releases and upgrade manually.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Plugin development
- The documentation says anyone who can write Lua can write xplr plugins.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Plugins
- Plugins can be installed manually or with a plugin manager, and some may require LuaRocks.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
- Preview pane
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · xplr.dev
- Security and licensing
- The opened product pages do not state a security certification or compliance claim; the project repository identifies an MIT license.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Support and feedback
- The introduction invites users to report performance concerns, and the repository links to documentation, hacks, plugins, and integrations.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xplr.dev
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