rust-file-explorer

A lightweight and interactive command-line file explorer built in Rust. This tool allows users to navigate directories, view files, and perform basic file operations with an intuitive interface inspired by modern CLI tools.

Features

• Directory Navigation: Change directories using the cd command.
• File Listing: View the contents of the current directory with color-coded output (directories in blue, files in yellow).
• File Operations:
  • Create new files with create .
  • Delete files or directories with delete .
  • Open files with the default application using open .
• Interactive Interface:
  • Command prompt shows the current directory.
  • User-friendly error and success messages.
  • Color-coded output for better readability.
• Help Menu: Type help to see all available commands.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/axpico/rust-file-explorer.git
    cd rust-file-explorer
   

2. Install dependencies: Ensure you have Rust installed. Then, add the required crates:

    cargo build
   

3. Run the program:

    cargo run
   

Usage

Once the program is running, you can use the following commands:

Commands

Command	Description
cd	Change to the specified directory.
ls	List all files and directories in the current directory.
open	Open a file with the default application.
delete	Delete a specified file or directory.
create	Create a new file in the current directory.
help	Show a list of available commands.
exit	Exit the program.

Example Usage

> ls
📂 Contents of /home/user/projects:
- src/
- README.md
- Cargo.toml

> cd src
✓ Changed directory to /home/user/projects/src

> create example.txt
✓ Created example.txt

> ls
📂 Contents of /home/user/projects/src:
- main.rs
- example.txt

> open example.txt
✓ Opened example.txt

> delete example.txt
✓ Deleted example.txt

> exit

Dependencies

This project uses the following crates:

• anyhow: Simplified error handling with context.
• rustyline: Interactive command-line editor.
• colored: Terminal text styling and coloring.
• open: Cross-platform file opener.

Add them to your Cargo.toml:

[dependencies]
anyhow = "1.0"
rustyline = "15.0.0"
open = "5.3.2"
colored = "3.0.0"

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Happy exploring! 🚀