Why Yazi?

• Speed: Async I/O and Rust performance
• Image previews: Works in modern terminals that support graphics
• Vim motions: Navigate with j, k, and other intuitive vim keys
• Plugin system: Extensible with Lua
• Git integration: See Git file status at a glance

Key Features

Dual Pane

Optional dual-pane mode for comparing directories or moving files between locations.

Image Previews

With supported terminals, Yazi shows image thumbnails right in the terminal.

Bulk Operations

Rename, move, and copy multiple files with an intuitive interface.

Task Management

Background tasks with progress indication - no blocking on large operations.

Integration with My Workflow

Yazi fits perfectly into my terminal-centric setup:

• Neovim integration: Open files directly from Yazi
• Shell integration: cd to Yazi's last directory on exit
• Custom keybindings: Match my vim muscle memory
• Theme: Tokyo Night colors throughout

Getting Started

Install via your package manager, configure in ~/.config/yazi/, and you're ready to go. The defaults are pretty good, but customization makes it truly yours.