somewalker

Somewalker is an open‑source software utility designed for iterating through file systems and processing directory structures. Created by the developer community under a permissive license, it is implemented primarily in Python and offers cross‑platform compatibility with Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems. The tool provides a command‑line interface (CLI) and a programmatic API that allow users to traverse directories, filter files based on patterns or attributes, and execute actions on the discovered items. Somewalker supports features such as depth‑limited traversal, exclusion lists, and the ability to manage symbolic links and hard links.

The project's architecture is modular, separating the core traversal logic from the plugins that perform specific tasks. This modularity encourages reuse and simplifies maintenance. A typical use case for Somewalker is scanning large code bases, generating reports, or performing batch updates on files. Its integration with other tools, like the 'stat' and 'grep' utilities, enables complex workflows in shell scripts and automation pipelines.

The source code is available on public hosting services such as GitHub, where it is actively maintained. The community can contribute by submitting pull requests, reporting issues, or extending the functionality with new plugins. Documentation includes usage examples, configuration options, and a reference for the API. Somewalker is considered lightweight, with minimal external dependencies beyond standard Python libraries. The project encourages adherence to best practices for file system operations, and it incorporates workarounds for platform‑specific quirks. The continual development is guided by community feedback, with a focus on reliability and ease of use.