How to use the command nemo (with examples)

The nemo command is used to manage files and directories in the Cinnamon desktop environment. It provides various options for opening directories, managing window size, and closing windows in an interactive manner.

Use case 1: Open the current user home directory

Code:

nemo

Motivation: The nemo command without any arguments opens the current user’s home directory. This is useful when you want to quickly access your personal files and folders.

Explanations:

• The command nemo without any arguments opens the current user’s home directory.

Example output: When you run the command nemo, it will open the current user’s home directory in the file manager interface.

Use case 2: Open specific directories in separate windows

Code:

nemo path/to/directory1 path/to/directory2 ...

Motivation: Sometimes, you may want to open multiple directories simultaneously in separate windows. This can be helpful when you need to compare files or perform operations across different directories.

Explanations:

• The nemo command followed by one or more paths to directories opens each specified directory in a separate window.

Example output: If you run the command nemo /home/user/Documents /home/user/Pictures, it will open two separate windows, one for the “Documents” directory and another for the “Pictures” directory.

Use case 3: Open specific directories in tabs

Code:

nemo --tabs path/to/directory1 path/to/directory2 ...

Motivation: Instead of opening directories in separate windows, you may prefer to open them in tabs within a single window. This can help declutter your desktop and provide a more organized file management experience.

Explanations:

• The nemo --tabs command followed by one or more paths to directories opens each specified directory in a new tab within the same window.

Example output: If you run the command nemo --tabs /home/user/Documents /home/user/Pictures, it will open a single window with two tabs, one for the “Documents” directory and another for the “Pictures” directory.

Use case 4: Open a directory with a specific window size

Code:

nemo --geometry=600x400 path/to/directory

Motivation: Sometimes, you may want to open a directory with a specific window size to fit your needs or workspace. This can be useful when you want to view the directory contents without maximizing or resizing the window manually.

Explanations:

• The nemo --geometry=600x400 command followed by the path to a directory opens the specified directory with a window size of 600x400 pixels.

Example output: If you run the command nemo --geometry=600x400 /home/user/Documents, it will open the “Documents” directory with a window size of 600x400 pixels.

Use case 5: Close all windows

Code:

nemo --quit

Motivation: When you have multiple file manager windows open, it can be tedious to close them one by one. The nemo --quit command allows you to quickly close all open windows of the file manager.

Explanations:

• The nemo --quit command closes all open windows of the file manager.

Example output: If you run the command nemo --quit, it will close all open windows of the file manager.

Conclusion:

The nemo command provides convenient ways to manage files and directories in the Cinnamon desktop environment. With options to open directories, manage window size, and close windows, it offers flexibility and ease of use for effective file management.