travisjeffery/emacs-nav
Nav is a lightweight solution for Emacs users who want something like TextMate's file browser, or the Eclipse project view. Unlike these two, Nav only shows the contents of a single directory at a time, but it allows recursive searching for filenames using the 'f' key-binding, and recursive grepping of file contents with the 'g' key-binding. Nav can be run painlessly in terminals, where Speedbar either fails on its attempt to make a new frame or is hidden. Nav's terminal-friendliness comes from running in the frame where it was started, keeping window management simple. The Nav key bindings are simple, as well -- each key command is a single keystroke long.
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
emacs-nav gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 4. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #68 among Emacs Lisp repositories and #26,731 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 26, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
emacs-nav has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
emacs-nav is an open-source project written in Emacs Lisp: Nav is a lightweight solution for Emacs users who want something like TextMate's file browser, or the Eclipse project view. Unlike these two, Nav only shows the contents of a single directory at a time, but it allows recursive searching for filenames using the 'f' key-binding, and recursive grepping of file contents with the 'g' key-binding. Nav can be run painlessly in terminals, where Speedbar either fails on its attempt to make a new frame or is hidden. Nav's terminal-friendliness comes from running in the frame where it was started, keeping window management simple. The Nav key bindings are simple, as well -- each key command is a single keystroke long. .
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Emacs Lisp. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Emacs Lisp for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/travisjeffery/emacs-nav.git
cd emacs-nav⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Emacs Lisp environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
emacs-nav coordinates its core functionality through a modular Emacs Lisp pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed emacs-nav into Emacs Lisp backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install emacs-nav using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/travisjeffery/emacs-nav.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for emacs-nav.
Import emacs-nav into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `emacs-nav --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Emacs Lisp, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
travisjeffery/emacs-nav is currently ranked #26,731 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #26,731 | travisjeffery/emacs-nav This Project | Emacs Lisp | ★ 4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does emacs-nav do? +
Nav is a lightweight solution for Emacs users who want something like TextMate's file browser, or the Eclipse project view. Unlike these two, Nav only shows the contents of a single directory at a time, but it allows recursive searching for filenames using the 'f' key-binding, and recursive grepping of file contents with the 'g' key-binding. Nav can be run painlessly in terminals, where Speedbar either fails on its attempt to make a new frame or is hidden. Nav's terminal-friendliness comes from running in the frame where it was started, keeping window management simple. The Nav key bindings are simple, as well -- each key command is a single keystroke long.
What language is emacs-nav written in? +
The primary language is Emacs Lisp. Topics include: software.
Is emacs-nav actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 26, 2009 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does emacs-nav have? +
emacs-nav has 4 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does emacs-nav rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 4 stars, travisjeffery/emacs-nav is ranked #26,731 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #68 among Emacs Lisp projects.
What license is emacs-nav distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
