v1.0 · MIT · Zero deps

hop2

Jump anywhere. Run anything. Stay in flow.

⟩ Install now
$ curl -sL https://install.hop2.tech | bash
then source ~/.bashrc · works on bash & zsh · Linux & macOS
⟩ What it does

Terminal Navigation, Reimagined

Stop typing long paths. Start hopping.

# Old way: Navigate through directories
$ cd ../../../projects/frontend/src
$ cd components/ui/buttons

# hop2 way: Jump directly
$ hop2 buttons
✨ You're there!
# Create command shortcuts
$ hop2 cmd kpodswide "kubectl get pods -A --sort-by=.metadata.creationTimestamp -o wide"
$ hop2 cmd kevents "kubectl get events -A --sort-by=.metadata.creationTimestamp"

# Use them anywhere
$ hop2 kpodswide
$ hop2 kevents
⟩ Why hop2

Built Different

Designed for a faster, more organized workflow.

🗃️

Centralized Storage

All your directory and command shortcuts in a single, portable database file — take it anywhere.

🐚

Cross-Shell Support

Works out of the box in bash, zsh, and other popular shells on Linux & macOS.

💨

No Reloads Needed

Add or remove shortcuts instantly. Changes are live in all open terminal sessions.

🖇️

Powerful Aliases

Shortcuts not just for directories, but for full commands with arguments as well.

⟩ Features

Built for Developers

Simple. Fast. Exactly what you need.

Lightning Fast

Zero dependencies. Pure Python. Instant navigation with no overhead.

🎯

Dead Simple

No AI. No fuzzy matching. Just aliases that work exactly as you expect.

🔧

Flexible

Directory shortcuts, command aliases, or both. You decide how you hop.

🚀

Shell Native

Works seamlessly with bash and zsh — no wrappers, no friction.

⟩ Quick Start

Get Started in 30 Seconds

Three steps. That's it.

1

Install hop2

$ curl -sL https://install.hop2.tech | bash
2

Source your shell

$ source ~/.bashrc
3

Start hopping!

$ hop2 add work    # Save current directory
$ hop2 work        # Jump back anytime!
⟩ Community

Join the Movement

Built by developers, for developers.

⭐ Star

Show your support and help others discover hop2.

Star on GitHub

💡 Contribute

Have ideas? Found a bug? PRs are always welcome!

Open an Issue

🚀 Share

Tell your team about hop2. Better tools for everyone.

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📚 Learn

Check out our docs for advanced tips and tricks.

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