Using Ranger in Alacritty

Ranger is a lightweight, terminal-based file manager with a minimalist design and powerful features. It works perfectly in Alacritty, showcasing its color capabilities.

1. Install Ranger

Install Ranger via apt:

sudo apt install ranger

2. Run Ranger

Start Ranger in your terminal:

ranger

3. Key Features

• File Navigation: Navigate directories with arrow keys.
• Preview Pane: Displays file previews (e.g., text, images, etc.).
• Customizable: Configure Ranger’s behavior and appearance by editing ~/.config/ranger/rc.conf.

4. Useful Keyboard Shortcuts

• Arrow Keys: Move between files and directories.
• Enter: Open a file or folder.
• q: Quit Ranger.
• dd: Cut a file.
• yy: Copy a file.
• pp: Paste a file.
• zh: Toggle hidden files.

5. Enable File Previews

To preview file content:

1. Install file preview dependencies:

sudo apt install highlight atool w3m poppler-utils mediainfo

Ranger will automatically use these tools for rich previews.

Notes

• Colorful Interface: Ranger makes full use of ANSI colors in Alacritty.
• Extensible: Add plugins or scripts for more functionality.

Ranger + Alacritty is a powerful combination for terminal-based file management!