Linux Based File Explorer

About the project

Building a fully functional file explorer application, albeit with restricted features. The application supports two modes:

• NORMAL MODE
• COMMAND MODE

Normal Mode

• Displays list of directories and files present in current folder.
• Informations displayed: file name, file size, ownership, last modified (in human readable format)
• Key presses and their functionalities:
  • ENTER KEY: When user presses it, the file/directory the cursor is at, opens.
  • LEFT ARROW KEY: Goes back to the previously visited directory
  • RIGHT ARROW KEY: Goes to next directory
  • BACKSPACE KEY: Takes user up to one level
  • HOME KEY: Takes user back to root directory
  • UP and DOWN keys: used for moving cursor up and down to desired file or directory

Command Mode

This mode is entered from Normal mode whenever : is pressed.

Following commands are supported:

• COPY: copy <file_name(s)> <target_directory_path>
• MOVE: move <file_name(s)> <target_directory_path>
• RENAME: rename <old_file_name> <new_file_name>
• CREATE FILE: create_file <file_name> <destination_path>
• CREATE DIRECTORY: create_dir <diectory_name> <destination_path>
• DELETE FILE: delete_file <file_path>
• DELETE DIRECTORY: delete_dir <directory_path>
• SEARCH: search <file_name / directory_name>
• GOTO: goto <directory_path> Pressing ESC KEY takes user back to Normal Mode.

How to execute the program-

• Open the terminal with root of the application folder as the present working directory
• Compile the cpp file: g++ main.cpp -o main
• Run the executable file: ./main

Language used-

C++