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tobi/try

fresh directories for every vibe observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/tobi/try · Shell · MIT (permissive) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

64/100

  • Activity 98
  • Release rhythm 42
  • Longevity 27
How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 379
  • days_rel: 179
  • days_push: 17
  • n_releases_24m: 1

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

3967 stars · 159 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

try is a single-file Ruby CLI that manages experiment/scratch directories in one place, with fuzzy search, recency sorting, and auto-dated directory names. It integrates with your shell so you can jump straight into any past experiment.

Use cases

  • organize throwaway experiment directories
  • fuzzy search and jump to past test projects
  • stop losing code written in /tmp
  • auto-create dated directories for quick experiments
  • quickly switch between scratch projects from the shell

When to choose

  • you constantly create small throwaway projects and lose track of them
  • you want a zero-config, single-file tool with no dependencies
  • you want shell-integrated fuzzy navigation to experiment folders

When to avoid

  • you need full project scaffolding or templates, not just directory management
  • you don't use a Unix-like shell (bash/zsh/fish)
  • you want a GUI or cross-platform Windows-native tool

Facets

cli-tool · maturity active

cli developer-tools file-system search-engine developer-tools cli cross-platform fuzzy-search shell-integration experiment-directories ruby single-file scratch-projects command-line macos linux

1 source

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
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