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It would be nice to have a mode that follows in the sense of automatically picking up new output, but that simultaneously would let you navigate around, similar
by layer8 10mo ago
It would be nice to have a mode that follows in the sense of automatically picking up new output, but that simultaneously would let you navigate around, similar to how terminals behave. Then you’d only need an autoscroll toggle for when you’re at the bottom.
- gerdesj 10mo agoTake a look at "lnav" ...
- tstack 10mo agoTo elaborate on this, lnav (https://lnav.org https://lnav.org) is always polling files to check for new data and will load it in automatically. It does not require the user to do anything. As far as following the tail of the file: if the focused line is at the end of the file, the display will scroll automatically; otherwise, the display will stick to the current position. Also, if there is a search active, matches in the new data will be found and highlighted.
- 1718627440 10mo ago> autoscroll toggle This exists on IBM keyboards and is called 'Pause'. Sadly most programs don't use it.