junegunn/fzf: README-based editorial guide

junegunn/fzf describes itself in the README as ":cherryblossom: A command-line fuzzy finder". This article keeps to facts that can be checked in the repository. Stars, forks, and promotional badges are signals of attention, not proof of quality. Under "README", the README says: Show your love for fzf -- T-shirts, mugs, and stickers now available!. That establishes the project's stated boundary, not a production test.

The README's "README" section gives a useful starting point for deciding whether the project fits: Fast // Optimized to process millions of items in milliseconds. If that problem is not yours, popularity is a poor reason to adopt it. Project names, commands, and component names are kept as written so a reader can return to the primary source without guessing at terminology. Another checkable README item is: Portable // Distributed as a single binary for easy installation. It can shape a first test, but it does not replace testing in the intended environment.

The operating model is spread across sections such as "README". The source evidence includes: Whether you're selecting files, browsing command history, previewing data, navigating complex datasets with fuzzy matching, or creating custom menus and workflows, fzf provides the building blocks to turn shell scripts into rich terminal. This article does not turn missing architecture, performance, or security details into claims. A real deployment still needs a look at the repository layout, configuration files, and release history.

Start installation from the README's documented entry point. A command that can be checked in the source is: brew install fzf When the README contains no runnable command, this article does not invent one. Open its "Using Mise" section and confirm system dependencies, default ports, and first-run initialization before using a public server.