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# fuzzy-pkg-finder
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**Simple cli command for using fzf to search and install packages.**\
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Leverages the power of fzf to search package names and presents complete package information in preview pane. On selection will hand off to Pacman or Yay to complete transaction. \
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Includes fpf systemd timer to keep files database up to date automagically.
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*For use with Pacman or Yay package managers only.*\
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*Entirely inspired by command found at https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Fzf* \
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Installation:
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```
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git clone https://github.com/ericlay/fuzzy-pkg-finder
cd fuzzy-pkg-finder
makepkg
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sudo pacman -U fuzzy-pkg-finder-0.3-1-any.pkg.tar.xz
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```
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After installation completes:
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```
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sudo systemctl enable fpf.timer fpf.service
sudo systemctl start fpf.service fpf.timer
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```
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Usage: \
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```
Syntax: fpf -[y|h]
Defaults to Pacman if no options passed
options:
-y Search and install with Yay
-h Print this help screen
```
