fzfm – fuzzy finder file manager

In plain words

fzfm is a Bash utility that transforms fzf into a terminal file manager with fuzzy search and preview capabilities. It enables users to navigate directories, search files, and preview contents directly from the command line using keyboard navigation. The tool supports configurable text editors, media openers, and preview commands through environment variables, with fallbacks to standard utilities like cat and ls. Installation requires a single curl command, making it accessible for developers and terminal users seeking a lightweight file browsing solution.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

fuzzy finder file manager. Contribute to ashish0kumar/fzfm development by creating an account on GitHub.

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ashish0kumar/fzfm/main/fzfm -o ~ /.local/bin/fzfm chmod +x ~ /.local/bin/fzfm Usage Run the script: export FZFM_MEDIA_OPENER= " xdg-open " # Set preferred media opener export FZFM_TEXT_EDITOR= " nvim " # Set preferred text editor export FZFM_LIST_COMMAND= " eza " # Set directory listing command export FZFM_PREVIEW_COMMAND= " bat " # Set preview command Contributions Feel free to fork the repository, submit issues, or contributefrom github.com

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hi HN, fzfm is a small Bash utility I wrote that turns fzf into a terminal file navigator with fuzzy search and preview support. It’s fast, zero-setup, and works entirely from the command line. Core features: - Navigate directories and fuzzy-search files - Preview file contents with bat (fallback to cat) - Preview…

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