Feature Suggestion: Add a “Go to Folder” Option for Direct Navigation

[josepacelli]

Feature Suggestion: Add a "Go to Folder" Option for Direct Navigation

Description

Implement a feature that allows users to navigate directly to a specific folder by entering its full path. This functionality would be particularly useful for environments with deep or complex directory structures, eliminating the need for manual browsing.

Proposed Features

1. Direct Path Input Field

   • Add an input field (e.g., in the toolbar or navigation menu) where users can type or paste the full folder path.
   • Example: /opt/log/2024/12/16/09/.

2. Keyboard Shortcut

   • Introduce a keyboard shortcut (e.g., Ctrl+G on Windows or Cmd+G on macOS) to open a dialog box for entering the folder path.

3. Path Validation

   • When the user presses "Enter" after entering the path, the Cyberduck client validates the folder's existence and navigates directly to it.
   • If the path is invalid or does not exist, display a user-friendly error message.

4. Recent Folder History

   • Include a history of recently accessed folder paths for quick and recurring navigation.

Benefits

• Improved Productivity: Reduces the time spent manually navigating through complex directory structures.
• Efficiency: Allows quick and direct access to specific folders, improving workflow for advanced users.
• User-Friendly: Simplifies navigation for users who already know the folder paths.

Target Users

• System administrators who need to access logs or specific directories quickly.
• Developers and IT professionals working with deeply nested file structures on remote servers.
• Users of FTP/SFTP, WebDAV, and cloud storage services like Amazon S3.

Example Use Case

• A user presses Cmd+G (Mac) or Ctrl+G (Windows) and inputs the path: /opt/log/2024/12/16/09/. Cyberduck validates the path and immediately opens the specified folder.

[dkocher]

Did you try Go → Go to Folder… ⌘G.