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Using nnn (which is a terminal-based file manager), how can you copy the text of a file or folder's name to the clipboard?

For your convenience, this will install and launch nnn in Debian (if you'd like to help me figure it out):

sudo apt install nnn ; nnn
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    One way, that I just discovered, is to press the f key. This displays the path, where I can then copy using my mouse. Is there a quicker way than this? Commented Jul 27, 2022 at 14:13

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The best way would be to use the nnn plugin functionality and pipe the name to xclip, for example:

export NNN_PLUG='s:! echo $nnn|xclip*'

and then hit ;s to pipe the currently selected name to xclip

Note: Debian stable has a rather old version of nnn with which this solution won't work. I suggest to build nnn yourself or backport it from testing

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  • In Debian 11, I added deb http://deb.debian.org/debian bullseye-backports main to the file /etc/apt/sources.list. Then, at a command prompt, I entered sudo apt update ; sudo apt install nnn/bullseye-backports. I received this error E: Release 'bullseye-backports' for 'nnn' was not found. Commented Jul 28, 2022 at 0:02
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    Yes, unfortunately there is no package in bullseye-backports for nnn. You have to backport it yourself or just build it yourself or use the packages provided at github.com/jarun/nnn/releases Commented Jul 28, 2022 at 6:55
  • If you want user-confirmation afterwards, omit the final * in the above command. Commented Nov 21, 2022 at 5:09
  • notice this copies only the filename, not the full path Commented Nov 25, 2022 at 12:56
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To copy the full path, not just the name, in Wayland, use:

NNN_PLUG=s:-!echo $PWD/$nnn|wl-copy*
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There is a nnn plugin that allows you to copy absolute and relative paths here.

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