synapse-fm 0.0.3

Introducing Synapse, a terminal-based file manager that simplifies and streamlines file management tasks from the command line. Built using Python's curses module, Synapse has a user-friendly interface and features like file preview, directory and file information, formatting for various file types, and support for symbolic links. Whether you're a casual or power user, Synapse has the functionality you need. Try Synapse today!

Synapse

Welcome to Synapse, a file manager designed to make organizing and accessing your files a breeze. This project is intended for anyone looking to streamline their file management process.

Author

Name: Eyetu Kingsley Github: @CodeKing12

Prerequisites

• Python 3.1 or higher
• Python package manager (pip)
• Curses library (typically pre-installed on most Linux distributions)

Note: If the cursed library is not installed on your machine, please refer to your distribution's support pages for installation instructions.

Installation

To install Synapse, make sure you meet all the prerequisites above, then run the following command:

  pip install synapse-fm

Running the Program

To run the program, use the following command from any directory in the terminal:

synapse

Using Synapse

• To navigate to the previous directory:
  • Press the left arrow key or the backspace key
• To navigate to the next directory:
  • Press the right arrow key or the enter key
• To traverse the current directory:
  • Use the up and down arrow keys
• To quit the file manager:
  • Press the escape key twice

Features

• Toggle between light and dark mode (soon to be added)
• Live previews for files
• Fullscreen mode
• View file and folder information within the program

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while using Synapse, here are some steps you can try to resolve them:

1. Check that you meet all the prerequisites and installation instructions were followed properly
2. Try running the program as a superuser
3. Ensure that the Python version meets the required version
4. Create an issue on the project's repository
5. Contact the maintainer for assistance