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Jumping Up the Directory Tree with bck()

The bck() function allows you to move up multiple directory levels in a single command, simplifying navigation in deep directory structures.

Sample Usage

  • Jump up the path tree

    • Current Directory: /home/user/projects/my_project/src/components
    • Command: bck 3
    • New Directory: /home/user/projects/my_project

    This command moves you up three directory levels from a deeply nested location in your project back to the project root.

Directory Bookmarks with bokmark and bok

The bookmark system comprises two functions: bokmark for creating bookmarks to directories and bok for navigating to those bookmarked directories. This system is particularly useful for quickly accessing frequently used directories.

Creating Bookmarks (please see bokmarks_usage.md)

  1. Navigate to the directory you wish to bookmark and use bokmark to create a bookmark:

    cd /home/user/projects/project1
bokmark proj
cd /home/user/projects/project2
bokmark proj
cd /home/user/projects/project3
bokmark proj

Navigating to Bookmarked Directories

  • Use bok followed by the bookmark name to navigate. If the bookmark contains multiple paths, you will be prompted to select one:

    bok proj

    Output:

    Multiple paths found for proj:
1: /home/user/projects/project1
2: /home/user/projects/project2
3: /home/user/projects/project3
Enter number to navigate:

  • Example: Entering 2 navigates you to /home/user/projects/project2.