CPWD - Copy Present Working Directory

A simple Zig CLI tool to copy the absolute path of your current working directory to the clipboard. Supports macOS (pbcopy) and Linux (wl-copy or xclip).

Features

• Auto-detects OS and clipboard tool.
• Prints confirmation with the copied path.
• Lightweight and fast.

Prerequisites

• macOS: Built-in pbcopy.
• Linux:
  • Wayland: wl-clipboard (sudo apt install wl-clipboard).
  • X11: xclip (sudo apt install xclip).

Build & Install

1. Ensure Zig 0.15+ is installed.
2. Clone or save src/main.zig.
3. Build: zig build (or zig build-exe src/main.zig).
4. Install: sudo ./cpwd /usr/local/bin/.
5. Run: cpwd → Path copied! (e.g., Copied: /home/user/project).

Usage

cpwd

Paste with Cmd+V (macOS) or Ctrl+V (Linux).

License

MIT.

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