Question 1

How to install Marker on Mac OS X?

Accepted Answer

Since OSX often has Bash 3.x by default, you need to update Bash to 4.3+ or switch to Zshell, then clone the Git repo and run the install.py script, as per the README. This process requires manual steps beyond simple package managers.

Question 2

Marker vs fzf for terminal command search?

Accepted Answer

Marker focuses specifically on bookmarking and templating commands with fuzzy search, while fzf is a more general-purpose fuzzy finder for files, processes, and history. Marker is better for structured command libraries, but fzf offers broader integration.

Question 3

Can Marker work with fish shell?

Accepted Answer

No, Marker only supports Bash 4.3+ and Zshell, as stated in the requirements. Users on fish shell would need to switch shells or look for alternative tools compatible with their setup.

Question 4

How to customize key bindings in Marker?

Accepted Answer

You can customize bindings by setting environment variables like MARKER_KEY_GET for Ctrl-space, as mentioned in the README. This allows personalization but requires editing shell configuration files.

Question 5

Is Marker compatible with Windows 10 WSL?

Accepted Answer

Marker is designed for Linux and OSX, so it might work in WSL if you're using a supported shell like Bash 4.3+, but there's no official Windows support, and installation could be less straightforward.

Question 6

How to add my own command templates in Marker?

Accepted Answer

Use Ctrl-k to bookmark a command with placeholders like {{name}}, then retrieve it with fuzzy search and navigate placeholders using Ctrl-t, as detailed in the usage section for efficient reuse.

Question 7

Marker or shell aliases: which is better for command shortcuts?

Accepted Answer

Marker is superior for dynamic search and templating with fuzzy matching, while aliases are simpler for static shortcuts. Choose Marker if you need flexible, searchable command libraries; aliases suffice for basic, fixed commands.

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