# xplr > Terminal-based file system explorer. > More information: . - Open a directory: `xplr {{path/to/directory}}` - Focus on a file: `xplr {{path/to/file}}` - Focus on a directory: `xplr --force-focus {{path/to/directory}}` - Open a directory with specific files or directories selected: `xplr {{path/to/directory}} {{path/to/selected_file_or_directory1}} {{path/to/selected_file_or_directory2}}`