Ranger

Ranger is a command line file manager with a minimalistic vim-inspired interface.

Enabling

To use ranger, add it to configuration.nix:

❄︎ /etc/nixos/configuration.nix

environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
    #----=[ File Manager ]=----#
    ranger
    ...
];

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Tip: In order to affect your NixOS system by your nix-language-specific changes you must first evaluate it:

$ nixos-rebuild switch --use-remote-sudo

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Adds file glyphs / icon support to Ranger

Follow the instructions in: ranger_devicons

You will also need to install Nerdfonts.