Guide for Installing and Using `z` on Debian-based Systems

z is a command-line tool that helps you track and jump to your most frequently used directories. This guide provides instructions for installing and using z on Debian-based systems like Ubuntu.

Installation

Step 1: Download the `z` Script

First, download the z script using wget:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rupa/z/master/z.sh -O ~/z.sh

This command saves the z script in your home directory.

Step 2: Include the Script in Bash Configuration

Include the z script in your .bashrc file to ensure it's sourced every time a new shell session starts.

Open .bashrc with a text editor, for example:

nano ~/.bashrc

Add the following line at the end of the file:

. ~/z.sh

Step 3: Reload Your Shell Configuration

To apply the changes, reload your .bashrc:

source ~/.bashrc

Usage

After installing z, it will start tracking the directories you visit. The more you use it, the smarter it gets in predicting your navigation patterns.

Basic Commands

To jump to a directory: z <part_of_directory_name>
```
z project
```
This command will jump to a directory that matches 'project' in its path, based on your navigation history.
To view the list of tracked directories: z -l
```
z -l
```
To jump to a directory with a ranking above a specific threshold: z -r <rank> <part_of_directory_name>
```
z -r 10 project
```
To jump to a directory accessed more recently than the given time: z -t <part_of_directory_name>
```
z -t project
```

Troubleshooting

Ensure the z.sh script is correctly downloaded and the path in your .bashrc is correct.
For more advanced usage or troubleshooting, visit the z project page on GitHub.

With z, you can significantly speed up your directory navigation in the terminal. Happy coding!

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Guide for Installing and Using z on Debian-based Systems