Bash Basics
Use these to get oriented before you run Fabric commands.
pwd shows your current directory.
ls lists files. Try ls -l for details.
cd .. goes up one level. cd ~ returns home.
less FILE opens a scrollable viewer. Press q to exit.
- Before opening
nano, press Ctrl+G to lock zellij controls. In nano, use Ctrl+O to save and Ctrl+X to quit.
Zellij Basics
The terminal runs inside zellij. Use Ctrl+G to switch between zellij controls and locked shell input.
Ctrl+G toggles zellij controls. Before using nano, press Ctrl+G to lock controls so editor shortcuts work.
Alt+n opens a new pane. Alt+Arrow moves between panes.
Ctrl+G then p enters pane mode: r splits right, d splits down, x closes the pane.
Ctrl+G then t enters tab mode: n creates a new tab, Left/Right switches tabs.
Ctrl+G then s enters scroll mode. Use arrows or Page Up/Down, then press Ctrl+G to return to the shell.
- Type
exit to close the current shell pane when you are done with it.