Path Mode

Browse files by absolute path. Type / in files mode to enter.

When to Use

  • You know the full path to a file but aren’t in that directory
  • You want to browse a system directory (e.g., /etc/, /var/log/)
  • You need to open a file outside your project

How It Works

Type / followed by the path. The file list updates on every keystroke, showing files matching the directory + filter you’ve typed.

Examples:

  • /etc/ — list files in /etc
  • /home/user/proj — files in directories matching “proj”
  • /var/log/sys — files matching “sys” in /var/log

Keybindings

Key Action
enter Open in editor
Ctrl+O Send to pane
Ctrl+Y Copy path
⌫ empty Back to files
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