binderselect

binderselect is a command-line tool designed to assist users in selecting and managing binder directories. Binder, in this context, refers to a configuration or data directory that a program or system uses. binderselect provides an interactive way to list available binder directories and choose one to be the active or current directory. This selection can then be used by other applications or scripts, often by setting an environment variable or passing the selected path as an argument.

The primary function of binderselect is to simplify the process of switching between different project configurations or working environments. Instead of manually navigating directories or remembering complex paths, users can invoke binderselect, see a list of predefined or discovered binder locations, and make a single selection. This selection is then typically exported for subsequent commands, enabling a seamless transition between different contexts.

binderselect often supports features such as defining custom locations for binder directories, aliasing directories for easier reference, and maintaining a history of recently used directories. Its implementation aims to be lightweight and easy to integrate into shell environments like Bash or Zsh, often through shell functions or aliases that invoke the underlying tool. The output of binderselect is usually the absolute path to the chosen directory, making it universally compatible with other command-line tools.