How to Try or Install xplr

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xplr is a hackable, minimal, fast TUI file explorer, and the official site at xplr.dev provides the entry point: use its Try or Install action to get started, then follow the linked Documentation and GitHub for installation specifics and configuration. The site itself is the authoritative source, so check those official pages rather than third-party mirrors before installing.

What the official site gives you

The xplr.dev landing page is deliberately small. Its visible navigation and content point to:

  • Try or Install — the primary call to action for getting xplr running
  • Features — what the tool does as a TUI file explorer
  • Documentation — usage and configuration guidance
  • Blog — project updates and notes
  • GitHub — the source repository

The page describes xplr as "a hackable, minimal, fast TUI file explorer." That description is the basis for what you should expect: a terminal-based file browser, not a graphical file manager.

How to proceed

  1. Open xplr.dev in a browser.
  2. Choose Try or Install to reach the getting-started path.
  3. For installation steps specific to your platform, follow the Documentation link — the landing page does not itself list per-platform commands.
  4. Use the GitHub link if you want the source, releases, or to check the project's current state.

The site does not publish pricing details on the page reviewed, so treat any cost or licensing question as something to confirm on the official Documentation or GitHub pages rather than assuming it is free or paid.

What to expect once it runs

Because xplr is a TUI (terminal user interface) tool, you launch it inside a terminal and navigate files with keyboard input rather than a mouse-driven window. The "hackable" label signals that configuration and behavior are meant to be adjusted by the user — the Documentation is where those options live.

If you are comparing it with other terminal file explorers, the relevant dimensions are: terminal-only operation, minimal footprint, speed of navigation, and how much configuration the tool exposes. The official pages are the place to verify each of these for the current version.

Common sticking points

  • No install commands on the landing page. The site routes you to Documentation and GitHub; don't expect a one-line installer on the homepage.
  • Platform differences. Installation guidance is version- and platform-dependent, so read the Documentation section matching your system.
  • "Hackable" implies setup. Expect to configure it to your liking rather than get a fully opinionated default experience.

Start at xplr.dev, use Try or Install, and keep the Documentation and GitHub links open as your reference while setting it up.