Question 1

How do I install bashmarks on Linux or macOS?

Accepted Answer

Clone the Git repository, run 'make install' from the bashmarks directory, and source the bashmarks.sh file in your ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_profile. The README provides step-by-step instructions for a quick setup.

Question 2

Can bashmarks work with zsh instead of bash?

Accepted Answer

Bashmarks is designed for bash and may not work seamlessly with zsh without modifications. You can try sourcing it in .zshrc, but for reliable zsh support, consider alternatives like oh-my-zsh plugins or zsh-specific bookmarking tools.

Question 3

How to backup or transfer my bashmarks bookmarks to another machine?

Accepted Answer

Since bookmarks are stored in ~/.sdirs, simply copy this plain text file to backup or transfer it. You can also version control it in Git for consistency across development environments.

Question 4

Bashmarks vs autojump: which is better for directory navigation?

Accepted Answer

Bashmarks requires manual bookmarking with explicit commands, offering more control, while autojump learns directories based on usage frequency. Choose bashmarks if you prefer simplicity and manual management, or autojump for automated, frequency-based jumps.

Question 5

How to delete all bookmarks in bashmarks at once?

Accepted Answer

There's no built-in command to delete all bookmarks simultaneously. You can manually delete the ~/.sdirs file or use the 'd' command for each bookmark individually, which can be tedious for large lists.

Question 6

Does bashmarks support nested directories or bookmark groups?

Accepted Answer

No, bashmarks uses a flat list of bookmarks with simple names and doesn't support hierarchical organization, categories, or nested structures, limiting organization for complex projects.

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