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Yazi, the terminal file manager you didn't know you needed (why I switched from LF)

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@AndrewGiraffe

Here is a summary:

00:00 - The video starts with Andrew discussing his experience in Shenzhen, China and the affordable coffee shops there.

00:48 - Andrew introduces Yazi, a terminal file manager written in Rust that he has been using and customizing. He highlights several key features that make it superior to alternatives like Ranger:

  • 01:40 - Yazi is very fast and responsive due to being written in Rust.
  • 02:49 - Yazi has many features out-of-the-box that require extensive configuration in other file managers, like image and PDF previews.
  • 04:32 - Yazi has a powerful Lua API that allows for extensive customization.
  • 07:44 - Yazi supports plugins, including a "smart enter" feature that enhances navigation.
  • 09:29 - Yazi has a unique task management system that allows running blocking and non-blocking shell scripts.
  • 12:09 - Yazi recently added support for a shared clipboard between panes.
  • 14:05 - Andrew concludes by highlighting Yazi's overall visual appeal and customizability.

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