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peco vs skim
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| Fact | peco | skim |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 7.9k | 7k |
| Latest | v0.6.0 | v5.7.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 488 days between releases | about 5 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author 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
Both replace fzf. Alternatives to fzf →
PartialpecoFilters piped input interactively, without a preview window or shell integrations.
Full replacementskimAccepts most of fzf's options and key bindings, and runs as a Rust library too.
peco
peco
unsigned The latest release, v0.6.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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skim
✓ signed The latest release, v5.7.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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