: To ensure your shell follows you when you quit Yazi, add the recommended shell wrapper to your config (e.g., .bashrc or .zshrc ) so you can launch it with y . 2. Core Navigation & UI
: Often available via cargo install yazi-fm or specific AUR packages like omarchy-yazi .
: All keybindings, theme colors, and behaviors are handled via Lua-based configuration files, allowing for deep personal customization. 4. Usage Summary Command/Key Start Yazi yazi or y Use the shell wrapper for CWD changes. Navigation h/j/k/l Standard Vim-motion. Quit q Exits the program. Exit & Change Dir Q Keeps shell in the last browsed folder.
: Pressing q will exit normally, while Q is often mapped to exit and change the working directory (CWD) of your shell. 3. Advanced Features & Customization
: While not a built-in "feature," many users integrate Yazi into workflows involving Conscious Editing —a practice of adding descriptive alt text and metadata to digital assets for accessibility.
This guide covers , a high-performance terminal file manager written in Rust, which has become a favorite in the "Alt" (alternative) software community for its speed and sleek UI. 1. Getting Started with Yazi
: Standard Vim-like keys apply ( h , j , k , l ) for moving through directories and files.