fzfinstall

fzfinstall is an open-source installer designed to automate the setup of the fzf fuzzy finder in Unix-like environments. The project provides a self-contained script or executable that fetches the latest release, verifies integrity, installs the binary, and performs basic configuration tasks to integrate fzf with common shells.

Purpose and scope: The goal is to simplify a reproducible installation across different systems and user environments, including Linux and macOS. It is intended for users who want a straightforward, single-command setup that works with standard shell environments and dotfiles configurations.

Features: System-aware installation that detects the host platform, automatic retrieval of the most recent release, optional checksum verification, installation into standard locations (for example /usr/local or a user’s home directory), and guidance or automation for shell integration (bash, zsh, fish). It may also offer non-interactive mode and post-install suggestions such as enabling key-bindings and basic fuzzy-search scripts.

Usage: The installer is typically run via a short command provided by the project, occasionally as a one-line command that downloads and executes the installer. Depending on the build, it may support offline installation and per-user or system-wide installations, with logs and dry-run options.

Limitations: Some environments require development tools (git, make, a compiler) to build from source, and Windows support is typically via sub-systems like WSL or third-party terminals. As with any installer, users should review scripts before execution.

License: The project is released under an open-source license; licensing details are available in the repository. See also fzf and related installation scripts.