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sxiv

Sxiv is a simple and lightweight command line image viewer. It is designed for users who prefer a minimalistic approach to viewing images without any unnecessary features. Sxiv supports a wide range of image formats, making it suitable for almost any image file you might encounter. It allows users to navigate through directories, view images in fullscreen mode, and zoom in and out for a detailed examination. One of its key features is the ability to perform basic image manipulation, such as rotating and flipping images on the fly. Sxiv also supports customizable key bindings, allowing users to define their preferred shortcuts for various commands. Overall, Sxiv is a versatile command line tool that provides a fast and efficient way to view and manipulate images on Unix-like systems.

List of commands for sxiv:

  • sxiv:tldr:448f3 sxiv: Open a space-separated list of images as a slideshow.
    $ sxiv -S ${seconds} ${filename}
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  • sxiv:tldr:4af97 sxiv: Open an image.
    $ sxiv ${filename}
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  • sxiv:tldr:e52ff sxiv: Open a space-separated list of images in thumbnail mode.
    $ sxiv -t ${filename}
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  • sxiv:tldr:edda4 sxiv: Open an image in fullscreen mode.
    $ sxiv -f ${filename}
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