fzf Install, Upgrade, and Shell Integration/Install from the upstream repository

Clone the repo and run the installer for shell integration.

Section: Install and verify

Install from the upstream repository

bash
bash
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/junegunn/fzf.git ~/.fzf
~/.fzf/install
Explanation

The install script can add shell key bindings and completion for supported shells.

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