Linux command
boxxy 命令
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常用示例
Run application with file redirection rules
boxxy [application]
Use custom configuration file
boxxy --config [boxxy.yaml] [application]
Add rule at command line
boxxy --rule "[rule_name]:~/.config/app:~/.local/share/app" [application]
Scan homedir for rule suggestions
boxxy --scan
Run without loading config files
boxxy --no-config [application]
说明
boxxy puts misbehaving Linux applications in a box, forcing them to put their files and directories in the right place without symlinks. It uses Linux namespaces to redirect file operations transparently. The tool is designed to manage applications that create dotfiles or directories in unwanted locations, redirecting them to XDG-compliant paths or other preferred locations.
参数
- --config _file_
- Use specified configuration file
- --rule _rule_
- Add rule at command line (format: name:target:rewrite)
- --no-config
- Disable loading configuration files
- --scan
- Scan home directory and suggest rules
- -v, --verbose
- Enable verbose output
- -h, --help
- Display help and exit
FAQ
What is the boxxy command used for?
boxxy puts misbehaving Linux applications in a box, forcing them to put their files and directories in the right place without symlinks. It uses Linux namespaces to redirect file operations transparently. The tool is designed to manage applications that create dotfiles or directories in unwanted locations, redirecting them to XDG-compliant paths or other preferred locations.
How do I run a basic boxxy example?
Run `boxxy [application]` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does --config _file_ do in boxxy?
Use specified configuration file