apparix ☆
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Description:
File system navigation via bookmarking directories
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 11-062@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: navigation productivity shell cli bookmarks
Install: brew install apparix
About:
Apparix is a command-line utility that enables rapid file system navigation by allowing users to bookmark frequently accessed directories. It functions similarly to a shell's 'cd' command but with a powerful bookmarking system, letting you jump to complex paths with short, memorable labels. This tool significantly reduces the friction of navigating deep or complex directory structures in the terminal.
Key Features:
  • Directory bookmarking for quick access
  • Supports multiple bookmark 'portals' (projects)
  • Integrates with shell (bash, zsh, tcsh) for seamless use
  • Lightweight and fast with minimal dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Developers switching between multiple project directories
  • System administrators managing servers with deep directory trees
  • Users who frequently access network-mounted or long-path directories
Alternatives:
  • zoxide – A more modern alternative that uses an auto-learning algorithm based on 'frecency' rather than manual bookmarks.
  • autojump – Similar to zoxide, it tracks directory usage to provide quick jumps without manual bookmarking.
  • cdargs – Another bookmarking tool that provides a similar 'bookmarks and portals' concept for directory navigation.
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 8:08am 0 VERSION_BUMP 6f3e8320
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