Why I Launched Dongle: Making the Terminal Feel Like Magic

#ai #cli #productivity #programming

Last weekend, I hit a breaking point with the cd command.

As developers, we spend half our lives in the terminal. But for some reason, we still accept the "manual labor" of typing out deep directory paths just to move between folders.

I was tired of the stress of manual pathing, so I built Dongle.

The Problem: "Pathing Fatigue"

Whenever I needed to move to a deep directory to run a command, I found myself doing the cd ../../ ritual. It’s slow, it’s prone to typos, and it breaks your "flow state."

The Solution: Just Get There

I wanted a tool where I could just type a folder name and jump there instantly. No memorizing paths, no ls hunting.

Dongle handles the logic in the background so you can focus on the code, not the navigation. It’s simple, lightweight, and purpose-built for speed.

Today is Launch Day! 🚀

I’ve decided to share Dongle with the world by launching on Product Hunt.

Building this was a reminder that if something in your workflow feels broken, you have the power to fix it. If you're a terminal power user (or want to be one), I think you’ll really enjoy using this.