Jump Around In Computer With Z

What is Z?

Z is a command-line utility that allows you to navigate your filesystem. It keeps track of the directories you visit and ranks them based on how often you access them. By using the z command, you can quickly jump to your desired directory without typing the full path.

How to Install Z?

I install Z using Homebrew following the instructions from the https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/z.

brew install z

After installing, i need to add the following line to your shell configuration file (e.g., ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc):

. $HOMEBREW_PREFIX/etc/profile.d/z.sh

How to Use Z?

First, navigate to any directory using the cd command. Then, use the z command followed by the directory name you want to jump to. Z will search for the directory and jump to it if found.

z Desktop

Enjoy using Z!