Autoleap – A very useful tool for Linux bash users

This script adds an amazing feature to the cd command. It records (locally) the path of all directories you visit using cd. When you want to access a previously visited directory, you just need to run cd part_of_directory_name

The script is very light…


This content originally appeared on DEV Community 👩‍💻👨‍💻 and was authored by Lawrence Lagerlof

This script adds an amazing feature to the cd command. It records (locally) the path of all directories you visit using cd. When you want to access a previously visited directory, you just need to run cd part_of_directory_name

The script is very lightweight and fast. The image below shows how simple it is to use:

Image showing how to use the tool

You can leap into any directory that exists in the history file, from anywhere.

Installation

  • Access the GitHub project page.
  • Download the script autoleap.sh anywhere.
  • source the script on your .bashrc (add the line source /path/to/script/autoleap.sh to the end of your .bashrc)
  • Reopen the terminal (or source .bashrc)
  • Be happy.


This content originally appeared on DEV Community 👩‍💻👨‍💻 and was authored by Lawrence Lagerlof


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