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Description:
Cut, copy and paste files with Bash

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: bash file-management productivity terminal utility

Install: brew install xcv

About:
Xcv is a Bash script that provides intuitive keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-X, Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V) for cutting, copying, and pasting files and directories in the terminal. It mimics familiar GUI workflow to streamline file management operations without complex commands. This tool enhances productivity by reducing typing for common file manipulation tasks.

Key Features:

Uses standard keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-X, Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V)
Works with files and directories
Simple Bash implementation
No external dependencies

Use Cases:

Quickly moving files between directories without typing long paths
Batch renaming by cutting and pasting files into new names
Streamlining daily terminal file management tasks

Alternatives:

mv/cp commands – Standard Unix commands that require full command syntax and paths
ranger – A full terminal file manager with vim bindings, more complex than xcv

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