Exciting new **experimental** features for [Mariner](https://github.com/romgrk/mariner)!


### 1. Fuzzy typeahead

Typeahead nows uses a fuzzy-finding typo-tolerant algorithm. You no longer need to use navigation keys if you have multiple entries with the same prefix: just keep refining your typeahead query.

### 2. GNOME Design team's Tag feature

GNOME plans to [replace Starred items with a Tag system](https://gitlab.gnome.org/Teams/Design/whiteboards/-/work_items/332), which has complete mockups. This has been implemented in Mariner! Uses the de-facto `user.xdg.tags` standard for compatibility with other file managers.

### 3. Command runner

Inspired by Windows File Explorer, you can now run commands directly from Mariner. `!` to output a command directly in-app, `!!` to run it in an external terminal.

### 4. Directory size in bytes

Inspired by macOS Finder, a new opt-in setting has been added to show directory sizes in list view. Defers to POSIX's `du`, with caching and configurable TTL.

### 5. Settings for a clutter-free experience

Did you ever wish you could hide the useless Recent entry, or are you already hating seeing Tags that you're never going to use? The preferences now allow you to show exactly the features you care about and hide the rest.

### 6. Performance improvements and warning!

On a lower-level note, node-gtk (the Node.JS GTK bindings on which Mariner is built) has received [performance optimizations to speed up its startup time](https://github.com/romgrk/node-gtk/pull/480), which should help it feel closer to native. It now initializes GIR bindings lazily. **This may cause stability issues**, some edge-cases have been figured out, but more may remain.

Be aware that Mariner is still beta-level and experimental.


Mariner: fuzzy typeahead, GNOME Design team Tags feature, command runner, directory sizes, and more