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How I use my terminal (jyn.dev)

547 points by todsacerdoti · 402 days ago · 301 comments on HN

Article summary

The article describes how the author uses their terminal, including a video demonstration of their workflow. The author uses a combination of tools such as tmux, zsh, and nvim to create a customized and efficient workflow. The author also shares their configuration files and scripts, including a regex pattern for searching filenames in the terminal scrollback. The goal of the setup is to replicate some of the features of VSCode, but with more flexibility and customization.

Main themes

  • terminal customization
  • workflow optimization
  • text editor comparison
  • regex patterns
  • command-line tools
  • customization vs simplicity
  • writing style and readability
  • productivity and efficiency

What commenters say

  • Some readers find the article's use of all lowercase text to be distracting and immature.
  • The use of non-standard writing styles can make it harder for readers to focus on the content.
  • The article's setup is overly complex and may not be worth the effort for most users.
  • The use of terminals and command-line tools can be more efficient and customizable than graphical editors like VSCode.
  • The article's focus on replicating VSCode features in a terminal setup is seen as a positive development by some readers.
  • The use of regex patterns and custom scripts can be powerful tools for customizing a terminal workflow.
  • Some readers disagree with the article's criticism of VSCode and its plugins.
  • The article's discussion of terminal customization and workflow optimization is seen as valuable and informative by many readers.