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fasd

Quick access to files and directories via frecency tracking

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File Management linuxmacos Shell MIT

Description

fasd offers quick access to files and directories for POSIX shells by keeping track of files and directories you have accessed, so that you can quickly reference them in the command line using frecency (frequency + recency) ranking.

AI Summary

Quick file and directory access using frecency-based tracking of recent paths

Capabilities

  • + Quickly jump to frequently/recently used directories
  • + Open frequently used files rapidly
  • + Track access patterns via frecency algorithm
  • + Integrate with any POSIX shell

Use When

  • → You want fast navigation to frequently used directories
  • → You need autojump-like functionality

Avoid When

  • x You want a maintained tool (fasd may be abandoned, use zoxide)
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