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fzf vs skim
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| Fact | fzf | skim |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 83k | 7k |
| Latest | v0.74.4 | v5.7.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 15 days between releases | about 5 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
skim replaces fzf. Alternatives to fzf →
Full replacementAccepts most of fzf's options and key bindings, and runs as a Rust library too.
fzf
✓ signed The latest release, v0.74.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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skim
✓ signed The latest release, v5.7.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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