File Explorer
⚠ verified v0.0.558 (current: v0.0.505)The file explorer is a built-in overlay that lets you browse and open files from within any Plexi context. Open it with ⌘E from a terminal pane — no shell command required.
Opening the File Explorer
Press ⌘E from any focused terminal pane. The overlay opens over your current layout. It starts at the current working directory of that pane (tracked via OSC 7).
Navigation
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Move down | j or ↓ |
| Move up | k or ↑ |
| Open file / enter directory | Enter, l, or → |
| Go up one directory | h, Backspace, or ← |
| Search by name | / |
| Toggle sort order | s |
| Refresh listing | r |
| Close | Escape |
Files open in the focused terminal pane. Directories are entered in place — the overlay stays open until you press Escape.
Search
Press / to enter search mode. Type to filter the current directory listing by filename. Press Escape to exit search and return to normal navigation, or Enter to open the highlighted match.
Sort Order
Press s to toggle between name-ascending and name-descending sort. The sort persists for the current session.