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scd

The scd command line tool stands for "Switch Current Directory". It is used to quickly switch between directories in the command line interface. When executed, scd displays a list of available directories in the current directory. The user can then select a directory by entering its corresponding number or using fuzzy search to quickly find the desired directory. Scd stores the most recently visited directories, allowing for easy navigation back to those directories without having to remember their paths. The tool also supports tab completion, making it even faster to switch between directories. Scd is written in Python and can be installed using package managers like Pip. It has a simple and intuitive user interface, making it easy to use for both beginners and experienced command line users. Scd is highly customizable, allowing users to configure various settings such as the number of directories to display, the fuzzy search threshold, and more. Overall, scd is a lightweight and convenient command line tool that enhances directory navigation and improves productivity.

List of commands for scd:

  • scd:tldr:44293 scd: Show selection menu and ranking of 20 most likely directories.
    $ scd -v
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  • scd:tldr:6c9e9 scd: Add a specific alias for the current directory.
    $ scd --alias=${word}
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  • scd:tldr:e04d2 scd: Change to a specific directory.
    $ scd ${path-to-directory}
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  • scd:tldr:eb19c scd: Index paths recursively for the very first run.
    $ scd -ar ${path-to-directory}
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