File Folder Copy Replace TUI - Walkthrough

This application is a cross-platform TUI tool for copying files and folders with configurable string replacements in paths and file contents.

Features

Source Directory Explorer: Navigate and select source directories.
Destination Preview: Real-time preview of the destination path based on replacement rules.
Configurable Replacements:
- key=value --path-only: Replace in destination path only.
- key=value --path-files: Replace in destination path and file contents.
- key=value --files-only: Replace in file contents only.
File Filtering:
- ext1, ext2 --file-types: Filter by file extension.
- name1, name2 --file-names: Filter by specific filenames.
Save/Load: Save your configuration to a JSON file and load it later.
Notes: Free-hand notes section.

Tab: Switch focus between Source Input, Explorer, Destination Input, Mapping, Buttons, and Notes.
Arrow Keys: Navigate the Explorer or move cursor in text inputs.
Enter:
- In Explorer: Select the highlighted directory as Source.
- In Buttons: Trigger the action (Save, Load, Copy Replace).
- In Text Inputs: Enter/Exit editing mode (or add newline in multi-line inputs).
'e': Enter editing mode for the focused input.
Esc: Exit editing mode.
'q': Quit the application.

Select Source: Use the Explorer to navigate to your source directory and press Enter. Or type the path manually in the Source Input.

Configure Replacements: Tab to the "Replacement Mapping" box and enter your rules. Example:

production=stage --path-only
old_project=new_project --path-files
*.txt, *.md --file-types

Review Destination: Check the "Generated Destination Directory" to see where files will be copied.
Add Notes: Add any reminders in the "Free Hand Notes" section.
Save (Optional): Tab to "Save" and press Enter to save your config to config.json.
Copy: Tab to "Copy Replace" and press Enter to execute the operation.

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