zf ☆
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Description:
Command-line fuzzy finder that prioritizes matches on filenames
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.10.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 13, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: fuzzy-finder cli rust productivity file-navigation
Install: brew install zf
About:
zf is a command-line fuzzy finder designed to prioritize matches on filenames over directory paths. It provides a fast and responsive interface for filtering lists, making it ideal for navigating file systems and selecting items from large datasets. The tool focuses on delivering a streamlined user experience by emphasizing filename relevance in its matching algorithm.
Key Features:
  • Filename-first matching algorithm
  • Fast performance with large lists
  • Simple and minimalistic interface
  • Integration with shell pipelines
Use Cases:
  • Filtering file lists for quick selection in scripts
  • Navigating and selecting from large directory structures
  • Interactive selection of items from command output
Alternatives:
  • fzf – fzf is a more general-purpose fuzzy finder, while zf specifically prioritizes filename matching over path matching.
  • skim – skim is a Rust-based fuzzy finder with similar features, but zf offers a distinct filename-focused matching strategy.
Version History
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Nov 13, 2025 8:20am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1bec3c8a
Nov 12, 2024 10:00pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 61a562f2
Oct 29, 2024 4:18am 0 VERSION_BUMP faec2a32
Oct 2, 2024 1:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e2f86cf
Sep 11, 2024 3:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e1fc44bf
Oct 4, 2023 7:11am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8c64d8d7
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