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https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad

🌳 The customizable next gen tree command with Git integration and TUI.
https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad

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🌳 The customizable next gen tree command with Git integration and TUI.

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> The customizable next gen `tree` command with Git integration and TUI.



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# Table of Contents



* [Introduction](#introduction)

    + ["This `README` barely explains what `nomad` does. Where the hell is the manual?"](#this-readme-barely-explains-what-nomad-does-where-the-hell-is-the-manual)

* [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)

* [Standard Usage](#standard-usage)

    + [Unlocked Functionality via Item Labels](#unlocked-functionality-via-item-labels)

* [`bat` - `bat` Files in the Tree](#bat---bat-files-in-the-tree)

* [`edit` - Edit Files in the Tree](#edit---edit-files-in-the-tree)

* [`tokei`](#tokei)

    + [`tokei` - Subcommand (Overview)](#tokei---subcommand-overview)

    + [`nd --tokei` - Flag (Tree View)](#nd---tokei---flag-tree-view)

* [Filtering (Including or Excluding) Items by Filetype](#filtering-including-or-excluding-items-by-filetype)

    + [`ft match` - Including Filetypes and/or Globs](#ft-match---including-filetypes-andor-globs)

	+ [`ft negate` - Excluding Filetypes and/or Globs](#ft-negate---excluding-filetypes-andor-globs)

    + [`ft options` - Viewing Filetype Globs](#ft-options---viewing-filetype-globs)

* [Git Integration](#git-integration)

	+ [Git Status Markers](#git-status-markers)

    + [`git add`](#git-add)

    + [`git blame`](#git-blame)

    + [`git branch`](#git-branch)

    + [`git commit`](#git-commit)

    + [`git diff`](#git-diff)

    + [`git status`](#git-status)

* [Rootless Mode](#rootless-mode)

* [Configuration/Customization](#configurationcustomization)

    + ["What Can I Customize?"](#what-can-i-customize)

    + [`config edit` - Editing the Configuration File](#config-edit---editing-the-configuration-file)

	+ [`config preview` - Previewing Your Configurations](#config-preview---previewing-your-configurations)

* [Inspirations](#inspirations)



# Introduction



`nomad` is a rewrite of the [`tree`][tree] command with a ***ton*** of additional features such as Git integration, built-in [`bat`][bat] and [`tokei`][tokei], the ability to customize its appearance, and even a TUI (terminal UI) mode.



I think the `tree` command is a useful CLI tool, but is unfortunately lacking some features that I think would make it even better. I decided to build my own next gen `tree` command that implements the features I would have wanted in the original `tree` command.



## "This `README` barely explains what `nomad` does. Where the hell is the manual?"



The manual for `nomad` was originally this `README`, but it became too long to comfortably navigate. This `README` merely serves as a preview of sorts with some information for each feature whereas the manual provides a more in-depth look at `nomad`.



**[The manual is available here][nomad manual]** and is also linked in the About section of this repository.



# Prerequisites



`nomad`'s icons require a [NerdFont][NerdFont] to render correctly. Refer to the [NerdFont installation instructions][NerdFont Installation] to install a NerdFont for your system. It is quite simple to do and will not take too long.



# Standard Usage



![standard-demo][standard-demo]



By default, `nomad` will display a tree visual representing the directory structure of the target directory and respect rules specified in ignore-type files such as `.gitignore`s. This behavior may be disabled.



Each item will also be labeled with a NerdFont-supported icon corresponding to its filetype as well as Git status markers indicating the Git status of the file. See the [Git Status Markers](#git-status-markers) section to learn more about what each default marker/color represents.



## Unlocked Functionality via Item Labels



**`nomad`'s capabilities are drastically enhanced through the use of item labels.**



These are the flags that will apply labels to items within the tree:



| Flag | Function                                                      |

|------|---------------------------------------------------------------|

| `-l` | Applies labels to directories only                            |

| `-n` | Applies labels to items only                                  |

| `-L` | Applies labels to directories and items. An alias for `-l -n` |



# `bat` - `bat` Files in the Tree



![bat demo][bat demo]



> **NOTE:** Requires a preceeding run in a [labeled mode](#unlocked-functionality-via-item-labels).



Quickly `bat` files by passing item labels into the `bat` subcommand.



> **NOTE:** This command works with item and/or directory labels. If directory labels are provided, all items within that directory will be `bat`ed in the order they appear.



# `edit` - Edit Files in the Tree



![edit demo][edit demo]



> Opened with [`Neovim`][Neovim], the best text editor.



> **NOTE:** Requires a preceeding run in a [labeled mode](#unlocked-functionality-via-item-labels).



Quickly edit files by passing item labels into the edit subcommand.



`nomad` will attempt to open files with your `$EDITOR` if it is set. If not, it will try the following text editors in this order:



1. [Neovim][Neovim]

2. [Vim][Vim]

3. [Vi][Vi]

4. [Nano][Nano]



> **NOTE:** This command works with item and/or directory labels. If directory labels are provided, all items within that directory will be opened in a text editor.



# `tokei`



`Tokei` may be accessed through the subcommand or in tree view to display LoC data for individual files.



## `tokei` - Subcommand (Overview)



![tokei subcommand demo][tokei subcommand demo]



You can quickly see a `tokei` summary/overview for a project by using the `tokei` subcommand.



## `nd --tokei` - Flag (Tree View)



![tokei tree demo][tokei tree demo]



You can view `tokei` statistics for individual files by using the `--tokei` flag. This will display the lines of blanks, code, comments, and total number of lines for each file.



# Filtering (Including or Excluding) Items by Filetype



You can filter out items in a directory by `match`ing or `negate`ing filetypes or globs.



## `ft match` - Including Filetypes and/or Globs



![filetype match demo][filetype match demo]



## `ft negate` - Excluding Filetypes and/or Globs



![filetype negate demo][filetype negate demo]



## `ft options` - Viewing Filetype Globs



![filetype options demo][filetype options demo]



You can view all the preset globs for each filetype by using the `ft options` subcommand. Optionally specify a filetype after the subcommand to search/view the globs for that specific filetype.



# Git Integration



`nomad` has Git integration to allow for easy access to commonly used Git subcommands!



## Git Status Markers



Here is a table that contains the default Git status markers, the marker's color, and what it represents:



| Marker | Color    | Status              |

|--------|----------|---------------------|

| `!`    | Red      | Conflicting         |

| `D`    | Red      | Deleted             |

| `M`    | Orange   | Modified            |

| `R`    | Orange   | Renamed             |

| `TC`   | Purple   | Type change         |

| `SA`   | \*Green  | Staged, Added       |

| `SD`   | \*Red    | Staged, Deleted     |

| `SM`   | \*Orange | Staged, Modified    |

| `SR`   | \*Orange | Staged, Renamed     |

| `STC`  | \*Purple | Staged, type change |

| `U`    | Gray     | Untracked           |



> \* The filename will also be painted the same color.



> **NOTE:** Staged deleted filenames will also be painted with a strikethrough.



If you do not like the default marker or color configuration, you can [customize it to your liking](#configurationcustomization).



## `git add`



### **🚧 This feature is currently in beta 🚧**



![git add demo][git add demo]



> **NOTE:** Requires a preceeding run in a [labeled mode](#unlocked-functionality-via-item-labels).



Quickly `git add` files by passing items labels into the subcommand.



> **NOTE:** This command works with item and/or directory labels. If directory labels are provided, all items within that directory that are tracked by Git and contain a Git status will be added.



## `git blame`



![git blame demo][git blame demo]



> **NOTE:** Requires a preceeding run in a [labeled mode](#unlocked-functionality-via-item-labels).



Quickly run `git blame` on a file by passing an item label into the subcommand.



> **NOTE:** This command only accepts one item label.



Commits made by you remain plain while commits made by other authors are painted with a color. Each author is assigned a random color, so these colors will be different each time you run `git blame`.



> Be sure to check out [Mojibar][Mojibar], a cross-platform, quick-access tab and search bar for emojis written by my friend Luke Schenk.



## `git branch`



![git branch demo][git branch demo]



You can view `git branch` in tree form. This works especially well if your branch names look like filepaths. Some examples are:



* `feature/git/something-new`

* `bugfix/some-bug`



## `git commit`



### **🚧 This feature is currently in beta 🚧**



![git commit demo][git commit demo]



`git commit` has been integrated for convenience and offers some visual improvements over the original command.



## `git diff`



![git diff demo][git diff demo]



> **NOTE:** Requires a preceeding run in a [labeled mode](#unlocked-functionality-via-item-labels).



Quickly `git diff` files by passing item labels into the subcommand. This command offers visual improvements and additional data over the original command.



> **NOTE:** This command works with item and/or directory labels. If directory labels are provided, all items within that directory that are tracked by Git and contain a Git status will be `diff`ed in the order they appear.



## `git status`



![git status demo][git status demo]



You can view `git status` in tree form. This command will only display items that are tracked by Git and contain changes or are untracked.



# Rootless Mode



![rootless mode demo][rootless mode demo]



Rootless mode is the TUI (terminal UI) mode that allows you to dynamically interact with directory trees.



There are three primary widgets that you can interact with. Here is a quick description of each widget:



| Widget      | Description                                               | Location |

|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|----------|

| Breadcrumbs | Contains path breadcrumbs for parent directory navigation | Top      |

| Inspect     | Contains the contents of the selected item                | Right    |

| Normal      | Contains the directory tree                               | Left     |



# Configuration/Customization



You can configure/customize `nomad` *without* the hassles of creating your own configuration file in the correct directory with the correct syntax.



## "What Can I Customize?"



Here is a list of what you can customize for **standard mode**:



* The tree's indentation and padding

* The directory's color

* The tree's indent characters (`|`, `├`, `─`, `└`)

* The directory and item label's color

* Git status markers and colors

* The color of the pattern/regex match (when using the `-p`/`--pattern` flag)



Here is a list of what you can customize for **Rootless mode**:



* The color of the widget borders

* The color of a standard item in the tree (one that does not contain any Git changes)

* The color of items that contain a Git status

* The color of the pattern/regex match when searching for patterns within the tree or file



> The following standard mode settings will also be applied to the Normal widget within Rootless mode:

>

> * Indentation/padding

> * Intent characters

> * Git markers 



## `config edit` - Editing the Configuration File



![config edit demo][config edit demo]



You can easily access the configuration file by using the `config edit` subcommand.



## `config preview` - Previewing Your Configurations



![config preview demo][config preview demo]



You can preview all your configuration options in a dummy tree by using the `config preview` subcommand.



# Inspirations



Be sure to check out the tools that inspired me to create this project!



* [`tree`][tree] - the OG command

* [`lsd`][lsd] - a modern `ls` alternative/rewrite



[bat demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/bat.gif

[config edit demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/config-edit.gif

[config preview demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/config-preview.gif

[edit demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/edit.gif

[filetype match demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/ft-match.gif

[filetype negate demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/ft-negate.gif

[filetype options demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/ft-options.gif

[git add demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/git-add.gif

[git blame demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/git-blame.gif

[git branch demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/git-branch.gif

[git commit demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/git-commit.gif

[git diff demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/git-diff.gif

[git status demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/git-status.gif

[rootless mode demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/rootless-mode.gif

[standard-demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/standard.gif

[tokei subcommand demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/tokei-subcommand.gif

[tokei tree demo]: https://github.com/JosephLai241/nomad/blob/demo-gifs/gifs/tokei-tree.gif



[nomad manual]: https://josephlai241.github.io/nomad/



[bat]: https://github.com/sharkdp/bat

[lsd]: https://github.com/Peltoche/lsd

[tokei]: https://github.com/XAMPPRocky/tokei

[tree]: https://linux.die.net/man/1/tree



[Mojibar]: https://github.com/LukeDSchenk/mojibar

[Nano]: https://www.nano-editor.org/

[Neovim]: https://github.com/neovim/neovim

[NerdFont]: https://www.nerdfonts.com/

[NerdFont Installation]: https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts#font-installation

[Vi]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi

[Vim]: https://www.vim.org/