A file and buffer explorer for Kakoune.

pathogen-infect /home/user/repositories/github.com/alexherbo2/explore.kak

Edit a directory:

edit [directory]

With no argument, edit the parent directory of the current buffer.

• Use Return to edit files (works with multiple selections).
• Use Backspace to edit parent directory.
• Use . to show hidden files.
• Use R to show directory entries recursively.
• Use q to change directory and quit.
• Use Escape to quit.

Start exploring buffers by using the buffer command with no argument.

For ease, you can add a key-binding to your liking, like:

map global normal b ':<space>buffer<ret>'

• Use Return to edit selected buffer.
• Use Backspace to explore the parent directory of the selected buffer.
• Use q or Escape to quit.

define-command -hidden -override explore-files-recursive -params 0..1 %{
  explore-files-display "fd %sh(test $kak_opt_explore_files_show_hidden = true && echo --hidden)" %arg(1)
}

• explore_files_show_hidden bool: Whether to show hidden files (Default: no)

• ExploreFiles magenta,default: Face used to show files
• ExploreDirectories cyan,default: Face used to show directories
• ExploreBuffers yellow,default: Face used to show buffers

Similar extensions:

• TeddyDD/kakoune-edit-or-dir
• occivink/kakoune-filetree