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X File Explorer (Xfe) is an MS-Explorer like file manager for X. It is based on X Win Commander, which was developed by Maxim Baranov.
Xfe aims to be the file manager of choice for people who are looking for a fast and light graphical file manager on Unix systems.

Features

Very fast graphic user interface
Small memory footprint
HiDPI monitor support
Commander/Explorer interface with four file manager modes : a) one panel, b) directory tree and one panel, c) two panels, and d) directory tree and two panels
Horizontal or vertical file panels stacking
Dockable toolbars
Integrated text editor or viewer (X File Write, xfw)
Integrated image viewer (X File Image, xfi)
Integrated archive viewer / extractor (X File Archive, xfa)
Integrated RPM or DEB packages viewer / installer / uninstaller (X File Package, xfp)
Custom shell scripts (like Nautilus scripts)
Optional automounter
Connect to server (Windows shares or SSH server)
Search files and directories
Root mode with authentication by su or sudo
Create / extract archives (tar, compress, zip, gzip, bzip2, xz and 7zip formats are supported)
File comparison (through external tool)
Thumbnails image previews
Bulk rename dialog
Configurable bookmarks
Configurable key bindings
Available in 23 languages

Project Samples

Bulk rename dialog (with Blue Bird theme)

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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civ1955 Posted 2026-03-24

Roland: it is a real shame I cannot rate XFE higher than 5 stars. Your project deserves 10. 8^D Kudos and keep up the good work. Best, CIV

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Posted 2026-03-28

Thanks!
ede-vau Posted 2026-03-02

I do love its GUI! It's sleek and to the point, and it does a perfect job for me, all day round. One of its greatest advantages is, that you can customize so many things. Thus it has become an essential part of all my Linux computers!
password1234567 Posted 2026-01-13

Hi, Program is equipped with all I need except, file creation date. (Especially for ntfs. The Linux ntfs driver does support file creation date, see Dolphin) Thanks!
semeion7 Posted 2025-12-04

The best file manager for Linux. Amazing!
francescobat Posted 2025-05-21

The best file manager. I have been using it for years now. Thanks again for continuing the development.

Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

BSD, Linux

Languages

English

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

X Window System (X11)

Programming Language

C++

Related Categories

C++ Desktop Environment Software

Registered

2002-10-15

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