Browse Files Fast With yazi
Navigate directories with asynchronous previews of text, images and archives.
Run yazi in any directory to open a fast, keyboard-driven file manager.
01Command
Command
$ yazi02What it does
yazi is a Rust file manager with non-blocking previews, multiple selections and a vim-like command system. It can preview images using terminal graphics protocols and open files with your shell utilities. It is optimized for large directories and remote filesystems.
03Risk
!Warning: It may require optional helper tools such as ffmpegthumbnailer and a Nerd Font for the richest previews.
04Undo
✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.
05Sources
- Homebrew formula: yaziEvidence: Installs yazi, a fast terminal file manager written in Rust.
- Yazi — Blazing fast terminal file managerEvidence: Official Yazi site documenting navigation, previews and plugins.
Last verified: 2026-09-20 · Category: Files & Folders
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