https://dots.waylonwalker.com/tags/lf/atom.xml 2026-02-07T00:00:00Z Waylon Walker https://waylonwalker.com https://dots.waylonwalker.com/lf-tmux-popup/ 2026-02-07T00:00:00Z 2026-02-07T00:00:00Z

Demonstration of lf file manager integrated with tmux popup workflow

<p>A demonstration of using lf inside a tmux popup window, showing the seamless integration between file management and terminal multiplexing.</p> <h2 id="what-is-shown">What is Shown <a href="#what-is-shown" class="heading-anchor">#</a></h2> <ul> <li>Working in a terminal session</li> <li>Opening lf (simulating Alt+E popup binding)</li> <li>Navigating to a file</li> <li>Opening the file</li> <li>Returning to the original session</li> </ul> <h2 id="key-takeaway">Key Takeaway <a href="#key-takeaway" class="heading-anchor">#</a></h2> <p>The tmux popup integration allows you to browse files without leaving your current context. Open files, check directories, then return exactly where you were.</p> <p><video autoplay loop muted playsinline controls preload="metadata" class="md-video"><source src="/tapes/lf-tmux-popup.mp4" type="video/mp4">lf tmux popup demo</video></p> <h2 id="related">Related <a href="#related" class="heading-anchor">#</a></h2> <div class="embed-card"> <a href="/lf/" class="embed-card-link"> <div class="embed-card-content"> <div class="embed-card-title">lf</div> <div class="embed-card-description">lf - a terminal file manager written in Go</div> <div class="embed-card-meta">Feb 7, 2026</div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="embed-card"> <a href="/tmux/" class="embed-card-link"> <div class="embed-card-content"> <div class="embed-card-title">tmux Configuration</div> <div class="embed-card-description">tmux configuration for persistent terminal sessions with popup windows and session management</div> <div class="embed-card-meta">Feb 7, 2026</div> </div> </a> </div> Waylon Walker https://waylonwalker.com https://dots.waylonwalker.com/lf-intro/ 2026-02-07T00:00:00Z 2026-02-07T00:00:00Z

Demonstration of lf file manager navigation and basic operations

<p>A quick demonstration of lf file manager showing basic navigation using vim-style keybindings.</p> <h2 id="what-is-shown">What is Shown <a href="#what-is-shown" class="heading-anchor">#</a></h2> <ul> <li>Launching lf in the sandbox directory</li> <li>Navigating with <code>j/k</code> (down/up)</li> <li>Entering directories with <code>l</code></li> <li>Going back with <code>h</code></li> <li>Jumping to bottom with <code>G</code> and top with <code>gg</code></li> <li>Quitting with <code>q</code></li> </ul> <h2 id="key-takeaway">Key Takeaway <a href="#key-takeaway" class="heading-anchor">#</a></h2> <p>lf provides fast, keyboard-driven file navigation without leaving the terminal. The vim-style bindings make it intuitive for anyone familiar with modal editors.</p> <p><video autoplay loop muted playsinline controls preload="metadata" class="md-video"><source src="/tapes/lf-intro.mp4" type="video/mp4">lf file manager demo</video></p> <h2 id="related">Related <a href="#related" class="heading-anchor">#</a></h2> <div class="embed-card"> <a href="/lf/" class="embed-card-link"> <div class="embed-card-content"> <div class="embed-card-title">lf</div> <div class="embed-card-description">lf - a terminal file manager written in Go</div> <div class="embed-card-meta">Feb 7, 2026</div> </div> </a> </div> Waylon Walker https://waylonwalker.com