Open the selected file without leaving fzf permanently.
Section: Bind actions
Run a command on the current item
bash
bash
find . -type f | fzf --bind 'enter:execute(vim {})'Explanation
The execute action launches a subprocess using the current item.
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Replace fzf with another process
Turn the selection directly into a new foreground program.
Select all items with a key binding
Bind a key to select all results in multi-select mode.
Update the header dynamically
Modify informational text in response to events.