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yazi

Git & GitHubShell Utilities

File manager, previews, and keyboard navigation from the terminal.

File manager, previews, and keyboard navigation from the terminal. Built by Yazi.

Task fit

file manager, previews, and keyboard navigation from the terminal.

Lane

Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.

Operator brief

Use yazi for file manager, previews, and keyboard navigation from the terminal.

Run `yazi` and see what comes back.

Repository family

Yazi

First trust check

yazi responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

Safe first loop

Install, verify, then run one real command.

GitHub review loop

Install command

$ brew install yazi

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ yazi --version

yazi responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ yazi

First steps

  1. 01Install yazi.
  2. 02Run `yazi --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `yazi`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

file manager, previews, and keyboard navigation from the terminal.

Use this when

You work with shell utilities and want a fast terminal interface.

Hold off when

You need fully non-interactive usage for CI.

Trust and constraints

trusted86/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveNo
CI-friendlyNo

Why operators pick it

  • yazi fits git & github well, especially for file manager, previews, and keyboard navigation from the terminal.
  • 8,759 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Verify with `yazi --version` first.

Constraints

  • Automation can be brittle.
  • Output is mostly plain text.
  • Better for local use than CI.

Repository context

Other CLIs in this family

This is the only CLI surfaced from this family right now.

Facts and links

Install withbrew
Homebrew installs (30d)8.8K
GitHub stars35.3K
LicenseMIT
UpdatedMar 25, 2026