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The command line tool "j" is a powerful and flexible tool designed to make navigation and management of files and directories in the command line interface (CLI) easier and faster.

Some key features of "j" include:

  1. Jumping to frequently accessed directories: "j" allows you to assign shortcuts or aliases to directories and navigate to them quickly by simply typing the corresponding alias. For example, if you frequently work in the directory "/home/user/documents", you can assign the alias "doc" to it and then use "j doc" to navigate there instantly.

  2. Auto-completion: "j" provides auto-completion functionality, which means you can start typing the alias or even a partial name of a directory, and it will suggest matching options. This helps save time and prevent typing errors.

  3. Tracking directory usage: "j" keeps track of directories you frequently visit and assigns a "score" to each directory based on your usage pattern. This ensures that the most frequently accessed directories are easily accessible with shorter aliases.

  4. Integration with shell: "j" integrates seamlessly with different shell environments like bash and zsh, making it easy to incorporate into your existing workflow.

  5. Configurability: "j" allows you to configure various options, such as the path to store your alias database file and the number of directories to keep in the history.

Overall, "j" is a convenient command line tool that enhances productivity by providing quick and efficient navigation through directories in the CLI.

List of commands for j:

  • autojump:tldr:01521 autojump: Jump to a directory that contains the given pattern.
    $ j ${pattern}
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  • autojump:tldr:76c50 autojump: Show the entries in the autojump database.
    $ j -s
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  • autojump:tldr:dc014 autojump: Remove non-existing directories from the autojump database.
    $ j --purge
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  • warpd:tldr:363b1 warpd: Move cursor down.
    $ j
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