Fileclaw
Interactive Python File Selection
Why
Fileclaw.py is a simple ncurses-driven script that allows for easy filelist building
in the python shell without leaving the terminal or using a native dialog. While other
packages, such as PyDialog, can also perform this functionality, Fileclaw.py allows for
custom filelist building for multiple files and file extension filtering.
One can also rapidly traverse directories to grab files throughout the
system without having to call the function multiple times. Some may consider this redundant, but
I have never quite found another ncurses-based package that accomplishes these things
exactly how I want.
How
>>> from fileclaw import *
>>> filelist = fileclaw()
>>> print(filelist)
[file1,file2,file3,...]
Navigate between windows using TAB, select files using ENTER, remove files
from the buildlist using d, change directories using c,
and set the extension filter using f. The buildlist may be ordered
using w and s. One can also change directories using the
directory pad in the lower left corner, and one can quickly ascend to a
parent directory by keying u.
Dependencies
- PyCurses
- Python3
TODO
- Accomodate terminal resizing
- TAB autocompletion