Nyano utility

A simple utility for Linux designed for simple and fast file editing.

Installation

Use this command to clone repository and compile then install binary:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/shareui/nyano/main/nyainstall.sh | sh

Requires cargo and git

Also requires a C compiler (cc/gcc/clang) on your PATH, used to build the bundled bithash hashing library.

Usage guide

CLI

host@you: nyano --help
Usage: nyano [OPTIONS] <PATH>

Arguments:
<PATH>  path to the file to open

Options:
-c, --create   create the file if it does not exist
-p, --parent   create parent folders too if they do not exist (requires --create)
-r, --read     open the file in read-only mode
-b, --backup   create a backup copy after saving
-t, --tab-width <TAB_WIDTH>  number of spaces per tab [default: 4]
-h, --help     Print help
-V, --version  Print version

Editor

Cursor movement

Arrows and LMB

Selection

shift+arrows/mouse+LMB - Select text
ctrl+a - Select all

Keys

ctrl+s - Save changes/file
ctrl+c - Copy selection
ctrl+x - Cut selection
ctrl+v - Paste
ctrl+z - Undo
ctrl+y - Redo
ctrl+q/esc - Exit

License

MIT License 2026