fzf
General-purpose fuzzy finder for shells, vim, and git workflows.
Why it is included
Ubiquitous in dotfile repos; pairs with fd for interactive command palettes.
Best for
Shell power users wanting fast history and file picking.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
Fuzzy finder alternative to Spotlight-only workflows and paywalled launcher utilities for shell history and files.
Strengths
- Speed
- Preview integration
- Vim modes
Limitations
- Another tool to learn
Good alternatives
skim · peco
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