Meta Commands
Basic system and terminal management commands.
| Command | Alternative | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS | /C |
Clear the terminal screen | CLS |
| LC | - | List all available commands | LC |
| WD | <name> | Watch Directory - Change to a specific directory | WD Documents |
| LD | - | List files and directories in current location | LD |
| DD | - | Dodge (navigate away from) current directory | DD |
| CD | - | Change drive or directory | CD C:\Projects\ |
| EXIT | /E |
Exit the dir2 terminal | EXIT |
State Commands
Commands for managing the current file state and executing files.
| Command | Alternative | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| SELECT filename FROM directory | - | Sets specified file as current STATE | SELECT script.py FROM C:\Projects\ |
| VIEW STATE | VS |
View the currently selected file in STATE | VIEW STATE |
| DROP STATE | DS |
Drops the current STATE (deselect file) | DROP STATE |
| META STATE | MS |
View metadata of the current STATE file | META STATE |
| RUN STATE | RS |
Execute the file present in current STATE | RUN STATE |
Favorites Commands
Commands for managing your favorite files and quick access.
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| FAV VIEW | View all favorites as a numbered list | FAV VIEW |
| FAV RM <index> | Remove favorite at specified index | FAV RM 3 |
| FAV SET STATE | Add current STATE file to favorites | FAV SET STATE |
| RUN FAV <index> | Execute favorite file at specified index | RUN FAV 1 |
Search Commands
Commands for finding files and searching the web.
File Search
| Command | Alternative | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIND EXACT <query> | FE <query> |
Perform system-wide file search, returns directory list | FIND EXACT config.json |
Web Search
| Command | Alternative | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEARCH GOOGLE <query> | S G <query> |
Perform web search using Google | SEARCH GOOGLE rust tutorial |
| SEARCH DDG <query> | S D <query> |
Perform web search using DuckDuckGo | SEARCH DDG privacy tools |
| SEARCH CHATGPT <query> | S C <query> |
Perform query to ChatGPT | SEARCH CHATGPT explain recursion |
| SEARCH PERPLEXITY <query> | S P <query> |
Perform query to Perplexity AI | SEARCH PERPLEXITY latest AI news |
Quick Reference
Common command patterns and quick syntax reference.
Essential Commands
Start with these core commands to get familiar with dir2:
LD
List Directory - Shows all files and folders in current directory
SELECT filename FROM path
Select File - Load a file into current state for operations
VIEW STATE
View Current State - Shows currently selected file (short: VS)
RUN STATE
Execute File - Runs the currently selected file (short: RS)
FAV SET STATE
Add to Favorites - Save current file for quick access
FAV VIEW
View Favorites - List all saved favorites with index numbers
RUN FAV 1
Run Favorite - Execute favorite file by index number
FIND EXACT filename
Find File - Search entire system for a file (short: FE)
SEARCH GOOGLE query
Web Search - Search Google from dir2 (short: S G)
Command Categories Summary
Meta Commands
CLS, LC, WD, LD, DD, CD, EXIT - System management
State Commands
SELECT, VIEW STATE, RUN STATE - File state management
Favorites
FAV VIEW, FAV SET STATE, RUN FAV - Quick access system
Search
FIND EXACT, Web search commands - File and web searching
Syntax Rules
- All commands are case-insensitive
- Use LC to list all available commands
- SELECT requires filename and directory path
- Favorites are managed by index numbers
- Web searches open in your default browser
Common Patterns
Practical workflows showing how commands work together:
Pattern 1: Quick File Execution
SELECT app.exe FROM C:\Tools\
Select Application - Load executable into state
RUN STATE
Execute Immediately - Run the selected application
Pattern 2: Save to Favorites
SELECT backup.py FROM C:\Scripts\
Select Script - Choose a frequently used script
FAV SET STATE
Add to Favorites - Save for quick access later
FAV VIEW
View Favorites - See all saved favorites with index numbers
Pattern 3: Find and Execute
FIND EXACT deploy.bat
Find File - Search entire system for the file
SELECT deploy.bat FROM C:\Found\Path\
Select from Found Location - Load the discovered file
RUN STATE
Execute - Run the found and selected file
Pattern 4: Web Research
SEARCH GOOGLE "rust file management"
Google Search - Research topics in your browser
SEARCH CHATGPT "explain SQL syntax"
ChatGPT Query - Ask AI for explanations and help
Alternative Commands
| Full Command | Short Form | Description |
|---|---|---|
CLS |
/C |
Clear screen |
EXIT |
/E |
Exit terminal |
VIEW STATE |
VS |
View current state |
DROP STATE |
DS |
Drop current state |
META STATE |
MS |
View file metadata |
RUN STATE |
RS |
Run current state |
FIND EXACT |
FE |
Find exact file |
SEARCH GOOGLE |
S G |
Google search |
SEARCH DDG |
S D |
DuckDuckGo search |
SEARCH CHATGPT |
S C |
ChatGPT query |
SEARCH PERPLEXITY |
S P |
Perplexity query |