dir2 — An SQL-Inspired File System Interface for Windows

A Rust-based file system / terminal that reimagines file interaction through SQL-like commands and a Single-file state system. Navigate, select, and execute files using familiar database query syntax.

Latest Version

Version 1.1.0 - Includes List-based Autocomplete, Native Shell Integration, File/Directory Manipulation Commands

Documentation Website

Thank you to Somnath Chaudhary for creating the documentation website.

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Key Features:

• SQL-style file selection: SELECT "script.py" FROM ~/projects/ to load files into state
• Stateful file management: Single-file state system for focused workflow
• Quick favorites system: Save frequently used files and executables for instant access
• Global file search: Find exact file locations system-wide with FINDEXACT
• Direct execution: Run selected files or favorites with simple commands

New Features!

• List-based Autocomplete: Get auto-complete recommendations on Directory/File names as you type!
• Native Shell Support: Access your native shell (Powershell or CMD) within dir2 with a simple command CML.
• Directory/File Manip Commands: Perform Create/Rename/Delete operations on Directories or Files without leaving dir2.

Transform your command-line file management from traditional navigation to intuitive querying. Perfect for developers who think in SQL and want a more declarative approach to file system operations.

Uses the rust_search module for system-wide search integration for Windows.

Building the Project

Prerequisites:

• Rust toolchain installed (visit rustup.rs for installation)
• Windows 10/11 operating system
• Git (for cloning the repository)

Build Steps:

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd directory_2

Build the project:

cargo build --release

Run the application:

cargo run --release

Install globally (optional):

cargo install --path .

This installs dir2 to your Cargo bin directory, making it available system-wide.

Development Build: For development and testing, you can use the debug build which compiles faster:

cargo build
cargo run

Dependencies: All required dependencies, including the rust_search module, will be automatically downloaded and compiled by Cargo during the build process.

Example Usage:

List of Commands Implemented (v1.1.0):

Meta Commands:

• CLS | /C : Clear Screen
• CML : Executes a command in the terminal
• LC : Lists Commands
• WD : Watch Directory
• LD : List Directory
• DD : Dodge Directory
• CD : Change Drive
• EXIT | /E : Exit Terminal

Directory/File Commands:

• MKDIR : Creates a directory
• RMDIR : Removes a directory
• RENDIR <old_directory> <new_directory> : Renames a directory
• MKFILE : Creates a file
• RMFILE : Removes a file
• RENFILE <old_filename> <new_filename> : Renames a file

State Commands:

• SELECT filename.ext FROM directory : Sets <filename.ext> file as current STATE
• VIEW STATE | VS : To view current STATE
• DROP STATE | DS : Drops the current STATE
• META STATE | MS : To view current STATE File Metadata
• RUN STATE | RS : Runs the file or script present in the current STATE

Favorites Commands:

• FAV VIEW : View all Favorites as a List
• FAV RM : Removes from favorites
• FAV SET STATE : Sets current state as latest favorite
• RUN FAV : Runs the file at the index of the Favorites list

Search Commands:

• FIND EXACT | FE : Performs a System-wide File search on the Query, returns the list of Directories.
• SEARCH GOOGLE | S G : Performs a Web Query using Google as the search engine.
• SEARCH DDG | S D : Performs a Web Query using DuckDuckGo as the search engine.
• SEARCH CHATGPT | S C : Performs a query to ChatGPT using the query.
• SEARCH PERPLEXITY | S P : Performs a query to Perplexity using the query

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