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A fuzzy text selector for files and anything else you need to select.

Selecta is a command-line fuzzy selector designed for use with files, command names, or any list of items. It operates as a filter, receiving a list of choices via standard input and presenting an interactive fuzzy selection interface. The user's selection is then printed to standard output. Selecta is independent of any specific editor or environment, making it versatile across different setups. Internally, it opens /dev/tty for direct user interaction. It's implemented in Ruby, ensuring compatibility with systems supporting Ruby 1.9.3 or later. It is a standalone executable, not a Ruby gem, intended for global availability.
Selecta is a command-line fuzzy selector designed for use with files, command names, or any list of items.
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Implements a fuzzy matching algorithm that allows users to quickly find items even with imprecise queries. It prioritizes matches with shorter substrings and considers word boundaries for improved accuracy.
Supports standard keyboard shortcuts like ^W (delete word), ^H (delete character), ^U (delete line), ^N (next match), ^P (previous match), and ^C (quit), providing efficient navigation and editing.
Designed to be used as a filter in shell pipelines, reading input from stdin and writing the selection to stdout, making it easily composable with other Unix tools.
Employs a ranking algorithm that scores matches based on substring length, word boundaries, and acronym matches, allowing for more relevant results based on query characteristics.
Requires only Ruby 1.9.3 or later, minimizing external dependencies and ensuring portability across different systems.
Install Ruby 1.9.3 or later.
Download the selecta script.
Copy the selecta script to a directory in your PATH (e.g., ~/bin).
Make the script executable: chmod +x selecta.
Add the directory to your PATH in .zshrc or .bashrc: export PATH="$HOME/bin:$PATH".
Test the installation: echo -e "item1\nitem2\nitem3" | selecta.
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