Introduction

Welcome to Termix, a modern, high-performance file navigator designed to make command-line file management fast, intuitive, and visually enjoyable.

What is Termix?

Termix is a terminal-based file manager built with .NET 9 and Spectre.Console. It provides a rich, interactive interface for navigating, searching, and managing files and your favorite directories directly from your terminal.

Why Choose Termix?

Traditional command-line file operations can be cumbersome and error-prone. Termix bridges the gap between the power of the command line and the convenience of modern file managers by offering:

Performance First

• Instant Search: Real-time recursive filtering across entire directory trees.
• Memory Efficient: Handles large directories without performance degradation.
• Responsive UI: Double-buffered rendering ensures smooth, flicker-free updates.

A Beautiful and Intuitive Interface

• Two-Pane Layout: Clear separation between file list and preview.
• Syntax Highlighting: Live preview of code files with proper syntax coloring.
• Icon Support: Beautiful file type icons with Nerd Fonts integration.
• Progress Tracking: Visual indicators for long-running operations.

Powerful Functionality

• File Management: Create, rename, move, copy, and delete files and directories.
• Smart Clipboard: Copy/cut files and paste them anywhere in the file system.
• Advanced Bookmarking: Save frequently accessed directories as named bookmarks. Instantly jump to any saved location through a powerful, live-filterable menu.
• Bulk Operations: Handle multiple files and bookmarks efficiently with visual selection.

Completely Keyboard-Driven

• Vim-Style Navigation: Use J/K alongside arrow keys for movement.
• Intuitive Shortcuts: Memorable keyboard shortcuts for all operations.
• Modal Interface: Different modes for navigation, search, bookmarks, and file operations.

Key Features

• Advanced Bookmark Management: Save, name, rename, and delete bookmarks for your favorite directories. Instantly jump to any location via a live-searchable menu (b).
• Instant Recursive Filtering: Start typing to filter files and directories in real-time.
• Intuitive File Operations: Create, rename, move, copy, and delete with visual feedback.
• Smart Ignoring: Respects .gitignore and filters out build directories automatically.
• Live Syntax Highlighting: Preview various file types (.cs, .js, .ts, .py, and more).
• Cross-Platform: Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Nerd Font Support: Enhanced experience with icons, with an ASCII fallback for compatibility.

Built With a Modern Tech Stack

Termix is built on a foundation of powerful and reliable technologies to ensure a high-quality experience:

• .NET 9: The latest version of the .NET platform, providing cutting-edge performance, security, and cross-platform capabilities.
• Spectre.Console: A best-in-class .NET library for creating beautiful and interactive terminal applications.
• SixLabors.ImageSharp: A powerful and flexible image processing library, enabling rich graphical previews directly in the terminal.

This combination ensures Termix is fast, reliable, and feature-rich on any platform.

Getting Started

Ready to try Termix? Head over to the Installation Guide to get started, or jump straight to the Quick Start to see Termix in action.

Pro Tip

Termix works best with a terminal that supports Nerd Fonts for the full icon experience, but it gracefully falls back to ASCII characters if icons aren't available.

Community & Support

• GitHub: amrohan/termix
• Issues: Report bugs and request features on GitHub Issues
• Discussions: Join the conversation in GitHub Discussions

License

Termix is open-source software licensed under the MIT License.