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nnn v4.2 Mojito
2021-07-21

- `NNN_PLUG` indicator symbol interpretation has **changed**:
  - `!` - _run-cmd-as-plugin_ (earlier `_`)
  - `&` - _run-gui-cmd-as-plugin_ (earlier `|`)
  - `|` (new) - page noninteractive _run-cmd-as-plugin_ output
- persistent selection markers (#1086)
- option _extract to..._ for archives
- mount remote and mount/extract archive to a smart context
- confirm file trashing to avoid accidental press of <kbd>x</kbd> (#1101)
- insert the last command executed at prompt on <kbd>Up</kbd> or <kbd>Down</kbd>
- insert the current file name at empty prompt on <kbd>TAB</kbd>
- handle redraw issue on missed `KEY_RESIZE` (#1067)
- add force-tty capability to spawn and set pagers to it (#1064)
- clear selection mode on deselecting last selected file (#1098)
- remove selected hovered entry from selection on deletion
- disable filtering in empty directories
- ignore last pressed filter character when no matches
- fix broken screen on resize while paging (#1072)
- fix archive not hovered on creation
- remove libgit2 dependency in `gitstatus` patch (#1095)
- add `-G` flag for `gitstatus` patch
- option `-X` for explorer (persistent picker) mode
- option `-F` decommissioned in favour of config `NNN_HELP`
- `-F` redefined to multiplex `NNN_FIFO` to preview or explore
- support paging noninterative _run-cmd-as-plugin_ output
- `nuke` - add option to execute binaries (#1111)
- plugin `fzopen` - call `open` on macOS, add option to use `nuke`
- plugin `fzcd` will not modify selection
- plugin `suedit` - preserve environment
- several `preview-tui` fixes
- plugin `wall` renamed to `wallpaper`
- remove plugin `fzz` - merged into plugin `autojump`
- remove plugin `upgrade` - packaging is on OBS now
- remove plugin `treeview` - needs minor `preview-tui` tweak
- remove plugin `picker` - `nnn -p -` does the same
- remove plugin `pdfview` - needs simple change in `pdfread`
- remove plugin `uidgid` - use program option `-U`
- remove plugins `mediainf`, `hexview` - simple one-liners

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nnn v4.1.1 Sake
2021-06-03

- fix segfault on session save (#1041)
- remove redundant `_Atomic` usage
- move [`patches`](../tree/master/patches) directory to top-level
- fix and cleanup gitstatus patch
- plugin `imgview` improvements (#1049)
- restore source-code packing on CircleCI
- add Makefile target to compile with musl

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nnn v4.1
2021-06-02

- a patch management model for approved patches
- multi-threaded disk usage calculation using pthreads and FTS
- dynamic view update when calculating disk usage
- <kbd>Bksp</kbd>/<kbd>Del</kbd> at empty filter prompt to refresh dir
- Try to create new context with <kbd>Shift-TAB</kbd>, else reverse cycle
- <kbd>Alt+Esc</kbd> to quit context from filter prompt
- fix zombies left behind after running plugins (#999)
- named persistent sessions (mcchrish/nnn.vim#43)
- consider nanosecond resolution when sorting by time (#978)
- check external selection in `'c'urrent / 's'el` prompt (#976)
- show number of files selected in local selection buffer, if any
- `nnn` & picker plugin (e.g. `fzopen`) sync (mcchrish/nnn.vim#82)
- make batch rename interactive (#971)
- cached uid/gid for performance improvement
- fixes for `nnn` with `netbsd-curses`, `musl-fts`, `musl` (#998)
- script to statically compile `nnn` with `musl gcc` on Ubuntu
- restore hovered file when plugin is chosen from plugin dir
- support QuickLook on WSL in `preview-tui` (#959)
- toggle `preview-tui` with the same _custom_ plugin key
- smoother preview toggling in `preview-tui` (#966)
- `listen_on` should be set in kitty.conf for `preview-tui` (#970)
- minimal `bat` style in `preview-tui`, honors `$BAT_STYLE`
- plugin `preview-tui-ext` supersedes `preview-tui` (#1033)
- plugin `fzcd` can now fuzzy search multiple directories
- plugin `imgview` supersedes `imgthumb` and `vidthumb`
- plugin `umounttree`: unmount remote mntpoint from within
- plugin `xdgdefault`: set the default app for hovered file type
- plugin `fzplug`: fuzzy find, preview and run other plugins
- plugin `cmusq`: queue/play music in `cmus`
- plugin `mocplay` renamed to `mocq`
- plugin `cleanfilename` renamed to `fixname`
- go to last dir on <kbd>~</kbd> (HOME) or <kbd>`</kbd> (ROOT) key repeat
- ambiguous key <kbd>^Space</kbd> to select/clear range dropped (#998)
- user wiki page for [Themes](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Themes)
- show selection mark (`+`) in reverse bold for improved visibility
- reverse block replaces `>` to mark hovered entry in detail mode
- make option `O_CKBOARD` removed
- make option `O_NOLOC` renamed to `O_NOLC`
- ignore `O_NOLC` if `O_ICONS` or `O_NERD` is specified (#1026)
- unicode arrow indicators if `O_ICONS` or `O_NERD` is specified
- make option `NOX11`: disable notis, sel-clipboard sync, xterm title
- retain filter in _nav-to-type_ mode after file open
- fix no files picked with `NNN_TMPFILE` exported and <kbd>q</kbd> to quit
- disable xterm title setting in picker mode (#974)

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nnn v4.0 Sushi
2021-04-13

- show xterm title on option `-x`

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nnn v3.7
2021-04-13

- allow plugins to clear selection (#884, #889, #917)
- do not clear selection on hovered file deletion
- resurrect `'c'urrent/'s'el` prompt and option `-u` (#889)
- show only file name in reverse in detail mode
- more file/mime types supported in `preview-tui-ext`
- plugin `mtpmount` - (un)mount MTP devices
- plugin `cleanfilename` - more shell-friendly file names
- plugin `rsynccp` - copy-paste with visual progress
- replace `$HOME` by `~` in address bar
- show current path in terminal title (#911)
- total links and inode number of hardlink in statusbar
- fix symlink to text file not opening in CLI editor (#890)
- fix symlink size shown as 0B in statusbar (#888)
- show symlink target in statusbar (#893)
- show correct disk free/total on macOS (#888)
- fix directory disk usage showing as 0 on macOS (#941)
- fix name col len with `-C` and icons compiled-in (#936)
- refactor printing entries in light/detail modes (#934)
- make option `O_CKBOARD` for checker board as indicator

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nnn v3.6 Nina
2021-03-16

- REPL command prompt (<kbd>Esc</kbd> or <kbd>Enter</kbd> to exit)
- invert selection with <kbd>A</kbd>
- option `-u` removed (always prefer selection to hovered)
- visit start dir on <kbd>@</kbd> when start path is a file
- exit filter mode and redraw on <kbd>^L</kbd> if no last filter
- plugin `fzcd` now selects the chosen file (#876)
- `ueberzug` support in plugin `preview-tui`
- new plugin `preview-tui-ext` with extra preview support
- clear selection after successful plugin invocation
- add method to sync subshell `$PWD` in WIki
- clear selection on single file deletion (#812)
- copy between instances not working (#864)
- plugin `togglex` to toggle exe mode of a selection (#813)
- fix `memccpy()` buffer overlap fault on macOS (#786)
- show `0 selected` msg on cp/mv with empty selection (#855)
- fix frozen terminal caused by opener (#858)
- migrate macOS CI to GitHub workflows, retire Travis

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nnn v3.5 Freddie
2020-11-17

- compile-in Alexey Tourbin's QSORT macro
- support Nerd Font patched icons [`make O_NERD=1`]
- auto-generate static binaries with icons support
- audit and adapt all plugins for macOS
- enhance plugin `dups` to delete duplicates interactively
- plugin `autojump` now supports `jump` and `zoxide`
- support `gio trash` to Trash [`export NNN_TRASH=2`] (#740)
- quit program on double <kbd>Esc</kbd> in normal mode (#775)
- <kbd>^Space</kbd> replaces <kbd>^K</kbd> for range selection/clear selection
- show selection symbol (`+`) next to filename in detail mode (#741)
- error & quit on <kbd>Q</kbd> if no selection, else pick to stdout
- repeat <kbd>^T</kbd> to cycle sort by time, size and clear
- option `-U` to show user & group info in status bar
- option `-J` to disable auto-proceed on select (#713)
- option `-D` to show dirs in context color with `NNN_FCOLORS`
- honor option `-C` for context colors
- show indicators if more entries above/below listing (#744)
- show missing utility name in flash msg (#753)
- exit `preview-tabbed` on <kbd>^C</kbd> (#727)
- invoke GNU sed (_gsed_) on macOS (#728)
- fix HW cursor moves to wrong line (#735)
- fix rollover bug with multiline scroll (#743)
- fix input stream not listed with `-s`/`-S` (#777)
- fix locker not being invoked
- make target `upx` for additional binary compression
- compress auto-generated static binaries with upx
- make variable `O_NOSSN` to compile out sessions
- make variable `O_NOUG` to compile out user & group info

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nnn v3.4 Emilia
2020-08-18

- icons with icon-specific colors (thanks @KlzXS)
- enhanced `NNN_COLORS` with xterm 256 colors support
- new colorscheme with `NNN_FCOLORS` (file type specific colors)
- switch `-C` to force earlier colorscheme (dirs follow context color)
- updates for Haiku (thanks @CodeforEvolution)
- fix XFS navigation issue (thanks @ucs1)
- optimize archive extension matching on file open
- show location in context color
- support `host[:dir]` format for remote mounts
- clear selection after copy
- support traversal on file/dir creation
- show selection in reverse in status bar
- show status bar indicator `H` when hidden files are listed
- show and confirm archive command output
- support _cd on quit_ in picker mode

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nnn v3.3
2020-07-14

- subdir `mounts` for remote and archive mounts
- remove mount point on successful unmount of remote/archive
- show error and prompt user if `cp`/`mv`/`rm` operation fails
- support absolute/relative paths in cp/mv as
- mark current path automatically on archive/remote mount
- mark current path automatically on target file visit in _find and list_ mode
- option `-C` to place HW cursor on hovered for screen readers and braille displays
- option `-u` to use selection (if available) and skip `current/sel` prompt
- key <kbd>Alt+Esc</kbd> to clear filter prompt and redraw
- support <kbd>Esc</kbd> to cancel remove operation
- `gpge` & `gpgd`: encrypt and decrypt with GPG
- `blknew`: create new files and directories in bulk
- `preview-tui`
  - unified to support `tmux`/`kitty`/`xterm`/`$TERMINAL`
  - auto-determine split orientation based on terminal height and width
  - provision to use [`scope.sh`](https://github.com/ranger/ranger/blob/master/ranger/data/scope.sh) and [`pistol`](https://github.com/doronbehar/pistol)
- various other improvements
- `upload`: send to Firefox Send if [`ffsend`](https://github.com/timvisee/ffsend) is found
- `hexview`: add [`hx`](https://github.com/krpors/hx) as alternative hex viewer
- `nuke` and `imgview`: add [`imv`](https://github.com/eXeC64/imv) as alternative image viewer
- add find (with `fd`) and grep (with `rg`) examples in plugins doc
- key <kbd>Esc</kbd> or left click to resend hovered file path to `NNN_FIFO`
- show `+` instead of `s` in status bar on selection
- <kbd>F5</kbd> removed (misfit for toggle hidden), <kbd>^S</kbd> removed (often masked, redundant)
- handle abnormal program termination and remove NNN_PIPE and/or NNN_FIFO
- clear selection after successful batch rename, link creation
- make option `O_CTX8` for 8 contexts (NOT backward compatible with 4 contexts)
- fix issue with child window resize (see #656)
- fix issue with `NNNLVL` on macOS (see #639)
- fix issue with restoring session with du/au enabled

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nnn v3.2
2020-05-26

- an official logo
- previews
  - config `NNN_FIFO` to write hovered file paths a previewer can read
  - plugin `preview-tabbed`: [tabbed](https://tools.suckless.org/tabbed)/xembed based file previewer
  - plugin `preview-tui`: simple TUI file previewer in tmux/xterm
  - plugin `preview-kitty`: preview using kitty terminal's capabilities
  - [live preview](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Live-previews) configuration example
- find & list
  - send list of files from (cmd run as) plugin to  `nnn`
  - plugin `finder`: find/fd/fzf/grep/ripgrep/fzf (in subtree) and list in `nnn`
  - <kbd>Right</kbd> or <kbd>l</kbd> on symlink in list dir takes to target file
- persistent session option `-S` [for disk usage, run `nnn -T d` (see help)]
- hover on the file when a file path is passed as positional argument
- go to first file or match with <kbd>'</kbd> (followed by <kbd>'</kbd> or <kbd>char</kbd>)
- config `NNN_SEL` to specify custom selection file
- config `NNN_LOCKER` to specify locker program
- dim file details in detail mode
- call `chdir()` on directory change
- option `-l`: number of lines to move on mouse scroll
- graphical [keybind map](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Usage#graphical-map)
- let `NNN_COLORS` override `NO_COLOR`
- plugins
  - option `-P`: run plugin by key at start
  - run plugins with <kbd>Alt+key</kbd>
  - allow `NNN_PIPE` usage by commands run as plugin
  - input format to `NNN_PIPE`: `<ctxcode><opcode><data>` (see plugins doc)
  - set `ctxcode` to `+` for smart context usage (next inactive, else current)
  - `getplugs` to fetch plugins by installed version of `nnn`
  - plugin `mimelist`: list files by mime type in subtree
  - plugin `bookmarks`: named bookmarks using symlinks
  - plugin `nbak`: backup `nnn` config
  - `nuke` adds lowdown as alternative markdown viewer
  - several plugin improvements
- fix broken screen on resize (see #520)
- fix broken version sort (see #550)
- fix list and pipe modes not working together
- fix multiple issues with listing files
- fix `@` shown in detail mode for symlink to dir
- fix listing files directly under `/`
- move to `-std=c11`

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nnn v3.1
2020-04-13

- unlimited bookmarks and plugin keys
- status bar text in context color
- support config `NO_COLOR` to disable colors
- config `NNN_OPTS` to specify binary options to `nnn`
- config `NNN_MCLICK` to emulate configurable key
- toggle selection on right click
- ignore hard links when calculating disk usage
- dim (hard/sym) link names (symlink to file has `@`)
- more special keys at empty filter prompt in _type-to-nav_
- key <kbd>></kbd> to export file list
- option `-F` to show fortune in help and settings screen
- option `-T` to specify sort order (obsoletes `-v`)
- option to clear sort order
- key <kbd>T</kbd> to change time type (access/change/mod)
- `.nmv` - internal fully-functional batch renamer plugin
- make var `O_NOBATCH` to disable native batch renamer
- `nuke` & `imgview` - open all images in directory sxiv
- `nuke` - open log files in vi
- plugin `x2sel` - system clipboard to selection copier
- plugin `fzy` - cd using z database
- plugin `fzopen` - support `FZF_DEFAULT_COMMAND`
- create new context on TAB without prompt
- hover and connect by dir name (within config dir)
- move to next entry on current file delete
- on single file copy/move, select the copied/moved file
- option `-f` to use readline history file (off by default)
- use `s` in status bar to indicate selection in progress
- make var `O_NOMOUSE` to disable mouse support
- do not store `NNN_TRASH` and `-Q` in config/session
- add sample .desktop file for XDG compatible DEs
- rename _nav-as-you-type_ to _type-to-nav_ mode
- fix PCRE case-insensitive regex search
- fix no error msg when filter length limit exceeded
- fix static package generation
- fix broken abort message when started in du-mode
- fix filter lost on context switch in non _type-to-nav_ mode
- fix broken readline prompt
- fix long strings treated as action keys in filter prompt
- fix `NNNLVL` not reset when spawned shell is exited

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nnn v3.0
2020-02-12

- take list of files as input and show
- option `-e` replaces `NNN_USE_EDITOR`
- option `-t` replaces `NNN_IDLE_TIMEOUT`
- PCRE support
- more readline bindings for native prompts
- run GUI app as plugin
- attempt lazy unmount when regular unmount fails
- fix unmount on macOS: use `umount`
- detect `sshfs` and `rclone` to prompt intelligently
- auto-proceed on file open (toggle key <kbd>+</kbd>)
- quit with error code on <kbd>Q</kbd>
- additional key <kbd>F5</kbd> to toggle hidden
- key <kbd>e</kbd> to edit in EDITOR (back on multiple user requests)
- option to edit list of files in selection is changed to <kbd>E</kbd>
- do not end selection on redraw
- `nuke`: [`glow`](https://github.com/charmbracelet/glow) as Markdown viewer
- `nuke`: refactor, handle some common video types by extension
- file name removed from status bar
- static Makefile target
- generate, upload static package on release
- fix crash on entering empty dir, then Down
- fix keypresses lost when showing message
- fix #227: `nnn` creates xdg-open zombies

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nnn v2.9
2020-01-15

- all keybinds and options reviewed by the team and frozen (see #422)
  - reduced number of keybinds
- greatly improved help screen readability
- `nuke`: sample opener (CLI-only by default) and plugin
- fast line redraws instead of full screen refresh (thanks @annagrram)
- auto archive handling by extension (see config `NNN_ARCHIVE`)
- Lead key simplified to bookmark key (<kbd>b</kbd> or <kbd>^/</kbd>)
- single key to toggle order (<kbd>t</kbd> or <kbd>^T</kbd>)
- plugins
  - `.cbcp`: copy selection to system clipboard (internal, program option `-x`)
  - `.ntfy`: show noti on cp, mv, rm completion (internal, program option `-x`)
  - `autojump`: navigate using autojump
  - `upload`: paste text files to http://ix.io, upload rest to https://file.io
  - all fuzzy plugins modified to support both `fzf` and `fzy`
- more control on plugins
  - prefix `-` to skip directory refresh after running (cmd as) plugin
  - suffix `*` to skip confirmation after running cmd as plugin
- indicate range selection mode with `*`
- list keys at bookmark and plugin key prompts
- visit to pinned dir like bookmarks (Bookmark key followed by <kbd>,</kbd>)
- toggle executable (key <kbd>*</kbd>)
- show mime along with file details
- more special keys at empty filter prompt:
  - apply the last filter (<kbd>^L</kbd>)
  - toggle between string and regex (<kbd>/</kbd>)
  - toggle case-sensitivity (<kbd>:</kbd>)
- retain filter on <kbd>Esc</kbd>, <kbd>Up</kbd>, <kbd>Down</kbd>
- show filter details when filter is on
- remove option to run filter as cmd on prompt key (can be disruptive)
- program options
  - option `-x`: enable notis and copy selection to system clipboard
  - option `-g`: regex filters (string filter is default now)
  - option `-Q`: quit program without confirmation
  - option `-s`: load session
  - option `-n`: start in nav-as-you-type mode
  - option `-v`: version sort
  - option `-V`: show program version
  - option `-A`: disable dir auto-select
- ISO 8601 compliant date in status bar
- ported to Haiku OS (thanks @annagrram)
- sort only filtered entries (to avoid directory refresh)
- fix `getplugs` to install hidden files
- fix several selection issues (see #400)
- fix detail mode not restored on loading session
- fix symlink to directory not auto-selected
- fix regex error on partial regex patterns
- fix symlink not shown if `stat(2)` on target fails
- fix flags when spawning a CLI opener as default FM
- fix issue with stat flag on Sun (no support for `dirent.d_type`)
- fix current file in current context not saved correctly in session
- signed source distribution on release
- simplified debugging with line numbers in logs

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nnn v2.8.1
2019-12-05

- Fix always archiving current file
- More elaborate docs on selection changes

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nnn v2.8
2019-12-04

- sessions (thanks @annagrram)
- `rclone` support for remote access (mount _any_ cloud storage!!!)
- toggle selection with <kbd>Space</kbd> or <kbd>^J</kbd>
- ignore events during selection so the `+` symbol is not lost
- run custom (non-shell-interpreted) commands like plugins
- configure _cd-on-quit_ as the default behaviour
- create parent dirs for new files and dirs, duplicate a file/dir anywhere
- _copy/move as_ workflow (thanks @KlzXS)
- edit , flush selection buffer (thanks @KlzXS)
- support xargs with minimal options (as in BusyBox) (thanks @KlzXS)
- changed the key to size sort to <kbd>z</kbd>
- additional key <kbd>]</kbd> to show command prompt
- mount archives using `archivemount`
- smoother double click handling
- program option `-R` to disable rollover at edges
- keybind collision checker (for custom keybind config) (thanks @annagrram)
- show size of file in bytes in status bar in disk usage mode
- pass unresolved path as second argument (`$2`) to plugin
- mechanism for plugins to control active directory
- all binary questions are confirmed by <kbd>y</kbd> or <kbd>Y</kbd>
- plugins
  - some plugins renamed
  - integrated `shellcheck` in CI, POSIX-compliance fixes (thanks @koalaman)
  - `getplugs` - detect modifications in exiting plugin file (thanks @KlzXS)
  - `drag-file` & `drop-file`: drag & drop files using dragon
  - `gutenread`: browse, download and read from Project Gutenberg
  - `suedit` - edit file with superuser permissions
  - `fzhist` - fuzzy select commands from history, edit and run
  - `fzcd` - change to a fuzzy-searched directory
  - `rename` - batch rename directory or selection using qmv or vidir
  - `pskill` - fuzzy list a process or zombies by name and kill
  - `exetoggle` - toggle executable status of hovered file
  - `treeview` - informative tree output with file permissions and size
  - `chksum` - recursively calculate checksum for files in hovered directory
  - `fzopen` renamed to `fzopen`
  - `imgsxiv` instructions added to browse and rename images
- create link to current file
- additional key <kbd>;</kbd> to execute plugin
- more explicit force removal message
- force non-detachable internal edits in $EDITOR (option `-E`)
- export current file as `$nnn` (instead of `$NN`)
- fix file open failure from browser when configured as default FM

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nnn v2.7
2019-10-06

- plugins for image preview, image and video thumbnails
- redesigned selection workflow
- drop path prefix for files in current dir for selection based archives
- custom direct keybinds for plugins
- libreadline `.history` file moved to `nnn` config directory
- export current entry as `$NN` at command prompt
- more informative status bar in light/detail modes
- auto-proceed to next file on single file select
- path clipping for long paths
- completely revamped wiki
- new program options:
  - `-a` to use file access time throughout the program
  - `-c` to indicate cli-only opener
  - `-f` to run filter as command on <kbd>^P</kbd>
  - `-o` replaces config `NNN_RESTRICT_NAV_OPEN`
  - `-t` replaces config `NNN_NO_AUTOSELECT`
  - `-r` replaces config `NNN_OPS_PROG`
- plugin changes:
  - `vidthumb` - show video thumbnails in terminal
  - `mediainf` - show media info (decoupled as a plugin)
  - `notes` - open a quick notes file/dir in `$EDITOR` (decoupled as a plugin)
  - `dups` - list duplicate files in the current directory
  - `oldbigfile` - list large files by access time
  - `moclyrics` - s