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File Selector Utility

Overview

An interactive file selection utility that provides enhanced flexibility and functionality beyond Claude Code's built-in file selection mechanism, suitable for various development contexts.

Recent Developments

  • August 22, 2025: Identified as candidate for NPM package publication
  • Currently stable and functional in firstloop-dev-tools repository
  • Team expressing high satisfaction with utility's flexibility
  • Planned for independent NPM distribution

Features

Enhanced Flexibility

  • More flexible than built-in Claude Code file selection
  • Supports "@" symbol for file references
  • Useful beyond Claude Code context (GitHub issues, documentation)
  • Interactive visual selection interface

Use Cases

  • Local development workflow optimization
  • GitHub issue file references
  • Documentation and communication
  • General file path selection in CLI contexts

Technical Implementation

Current Status

  • Repository: firstloop-dev-tools
  • Status: Stable and actively used
  • Language: JavaScript/TypeScript (presumed based on context)
  • Interface: Command-line interactive selector

Demo & Documentation

  • Video demonstration showcasing functionality
  • Visual file selection interface
  • Real-time interaction examples

NPM Publishing Plans

Distribution Strategy

  • Extract from firstloop-dev-tools monorepo
  • Create standalone NPM package
  • Maintain compatibility with existing integrations
  • Provide clear installation and usage documentation

Publishing Benefits

  • Wider community access to useful utility
  • Learning experience for team NPM publishing process
  • Foundation for publishing other internal utilities
  • Community feedback and potential contributions

Usage Patterns

Development Workflow Integration

  • File path selection for code reviews
  • Quick file references in documentation
  • GitHub issue file linking
  • General CLI file selection tasks

Advantages Over Built-in Tools

  • More flexible selection criteria
  • Better visual feedback
  • Broader context support (not Claude Code specific)
  • Enhanced user experience for file navigation

Community Impact

Developer Productivity

  • Streamlines file selection in various contexts
  • Reduces friction in development workflows
  • Provides consistent interface across different tools
  • Improves accuracy of file path references

Open Source Strategy

  • Part of broader initiative to share internal utilities
  • Demonstrates team commitment to community contribution
  • Creates foundation for additional utility publications
  • Builds team experience with open source maintenance

Future Enhancements

Potential Features

  • Configuration options for different selection modes
  • Integration plugins for popular development tools
  • Enhanced filtering and search capabilities
  • Cross-platform compatibility improvements

Community Feedback Integration

  • Usage analytics to understand common patterns
  • Feature requests from broader community
  • Performance optimizations based on real-world usage
  • Documentation improvements based on user feedback

Resources & References