Viewglob is a software extension designed to add a graphical user interface to the Bash and Zsh command-line environments. It allows users to view and navigate through file directories with ease.
The Viewglob display shows the results of file globs and shell expansions in real-time as they are typed, and potential name completions are highlighted. One of the standout features of Viewglob is its ability to be used as a surrogate terminal, allowing users to type commands into the display and have those keystrokes passed to the shell. Files and directories can be double-clicked to have their names or paths inserted into the terminal.
Many people utilize Unix in a vastly different way than they would a desktop environment like Windows. While Gnome and KDE offer Windows-like point-and-click folder navigation, most Unix users simply navigate by juggling between terminals. Viewglob appreciates the power of a command line interface and seeks to improve on the usage pattern of windowing systems.
Viewglob is incredibly convenient, removing the need to compulsively use "ls" after every "cd." It's also reassuring, allowing users to see the potential ramifications of a command as they type it. Furthermore, this software is accommodating as it makes work with difficult-to-type filenames a breeze with its tab-completion feature.
In its latest release, Viewglob has addressed some bug fixes, including a fix to the build on OS X and an update to a newer version of autotools.
Version 2.0.4: N/A