colcon-cd
A shell function for colcon to change the current working directory.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you actively use colcon and work with multiple packages in a workspace. The low install friction and permissive license make it a safe addition. However, the aging codebase (last release 2019-10-21) means you should verify compatibility with your current colcon-core version and shell environment before relying on it in production workflows.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires colcon-core and colcon-package-information to be installed; shell integration setup depends on your shell type (bash, zsh, etc.)
- Low install friction with a pure Python wheel.
- Maintenance is aging—last release was 2019-10-21 and the repository shows no recent activity, though it remains unarchived and receives occasional commits.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache License, Version 2.0 (permissive) — Apache License 2.0 is permissive; you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely in commercial or private projects with minimal restrictions.
last release 2019-10-21 (2489 days) · last repo commit 2025-10-07 · 8 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 163,374 downloads/mo, #10,572 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install colcon-cd
# After installation, source the shell function in your shell configuration
# (see colcon documentation for shell-specific setup)
# Then use: cd <package-name> to navigate within your colcon workspace- Whether the shell function works correctly with modern colcon-core versions given the age of the last release
- Compatibility with current shell environments (bash, zsh, fish) not specified in the fact sheet
- Whether Python version support has changed since the unspecified declaration
What it is and what it does
colcon-cd is a plugin for colcon-core that adds a shell function to quickly navigate between directories in a colcon workspace. It depends on colcon-core and colcon-package-information to integrate with the colcon build system. The package is designed for developers working with colcon workspaces who want a convenient way to change directories without typing full paths.
The package is in Alpha status and has not been updated since October 2019. While the repository remains active with occasional commits, the lack of recent releases suggests limited ongoing development. It is intended for macOS and POSIX systems and targets developers using colcon for build management.
Use it for
- Navigate quickly between package directories in a colcon workspace during development
- Reduce typing when switching between multiple colcon packages during builds or testing
- Integrate directory navigation into shell workflows for colcon-based projects
- Automate workspace directory changes in shell scripts that manage colcon builds
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you actively use colcon and work with multiple packages in a workspace.
The low install friction and permissive license make it a safe addition. However, the aging codebase (last release 2019-10-21) means you should verify compatibility with your current colcon-core version and shell environment before relying on it in production workflows.
Install
colcon-cd on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a pure Python wheel. Maintenance is aging—last release was 2019-10-21 and the repository shows no recent activity, though it remains unarchived and receives occasional commits.
Requires colcon-core and colcon-package-information to be installed; shell integration setup depends on your shell type (bash, zsh, etc.)
License in practice
Apache License 2.0 is permissive; you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely in commercial or private projects with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install colcon-cd
# After installation, source the shell function in your shell configuration
# (see colcon documentation for shell-specific setup)
# Then use: cd <package-name> to navigate within your colcon workspaceVerify before relying
- Whether the shell function works correctly with modern colcon-core versions given the age of the last release
- Compatibility with current shell environments (bash, zsh, fish) not specified in the fact sheet
- Whether Python version support has changed since the unspecified declaration
Package facts
| License | Apache License, Version 2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagescolcon-corecolcon-package-information |
| Maintenance | Aging 2,489 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 163,374 / month, #10,572 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 3 - AlphaEnvironment :: PluginsIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software LicenseOperating System :: MacOSOperating System :: POSIXProgramming Language :: PythonTopic :: Software Development :: Build Tools |
Evidence: colcon_cd-0.1.1-py3-none-any.whl
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See also colcon-core · colcon-cmake · colcon-bash · colcon-package-selection · colcon-defaults · colcon-ros · colcon-powershell · colcon-argcomplete · colcon-package-information · lamin_cli