gtkbfc is a program that replaces the standard Gtk+ file chooser in bash scripts. It provides more features and improvements.
If you're like me and dread the thought of using the GTK+ file chooser, then gtkbfc might just be the hack you need. As a Gtk+ bash file chooser replacement, it allows you to replace that slow and hard-to-use file chooser with a rxvt-unicode window. With the help of a simple script, you can utilize readline tab-completion for effortlessly entering file names.
Keep in mind that gtkbfc is not a perfect solution and may not work with all programs. However, it has been tested and proven to work well with programs such as gimp, firefox, and gedit. In order to use gtkbfc, you'll need to make sure that you have GNU Bash and rxvt-unicode installed.
The latest version of gtkbfc includes bug fixes, specifically addressing a minor issue with unquoting filenames entered with the supplied helper. Overall, if you're looking to improve your file chooser experience and are comfortable with a bit of hacking, gtkbfc might be worth checking out.
Keep in mind that gtkbfc is not a perfect solution and may not work with all programs. However, it has been tested and proven to work well with programs such as gimp, firefox, and gedit. In order to use gtkbfc, you'll need to make sure that you have GNU Bash and rxvt-unicode installed.
The latest version of gtkbfc includes bug fixes, specifically addressing a minor issue with unquoting filenames entered with the supplied helper. Overall, if you're looking to improve your file chooser experience and are comfortable with a bit of hacking, gtkbfc might be worth checking out.
What's New
Version 0.1: N/A