cmdfinder 2.3.0

Search and run shell history with a Textual TUI

CmdFinder

CmdFinder is a handy terminal-based user interface (TUI) that lets you fuzzy-search, browse, and execute commands from your shell history. It’s built with Textual and RapidFuzz.

Features

• 🔍 Fuzzy Search: Quickly find commands even if you don’t remember the exact syntax.
• 🐚 Shell Support:
  • Zsh: ~/.zsh_history
  • Bash: ~/.bash_history
• ⚡ Instant Execution: Pick a command and run it straight away in your shell.
• 🧭 Vim-like Navigation: Move around with j / k.
• 🕒 Timestamps: Toggle timestamps on or off.
• 🎨 Modern Interface: Built with Textual for a clean look.

Requirements

• Python 3.10+
• Bash/Zsh or compatible shell
• Read access to history files

Installation

1. Install via pip

pip install cmdfinder

2. Setup Background Service (One-time)

Run this after installation:

cmdfinder-setup

3. Run the App

cmdfinder

or simply:

cf

Troubleshooting

If your system can't find cmdfinder or cf, add ~/.local/bin to your PATH.

Bash:

echo 'export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

Zsh:

echo 'export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.zshrc
source ~/.zshrc

Install from Source

git clone https://github.com/pranav5127/CmdFinder.git
cd cmdfinder

Optional: Create Virtual Environment

python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate

Install in Editable Mode

pip install -e .

After installing from source, run:

cmdfinder-setup

Usage

Start the TUI with:

cmdfinder

Key Bindings

Key	Action
j	Move down
k	Move up
↓ / ↑	Move cursor
Ctrl+s	Focus search
l / Ctrl+l	Focus list
t	Toggle timestamps
Enter	Run selected command
q	Quit

License

CmdFinder is released under the MIT License. Enjoy!