Open Source Linux File Managers
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View 24 business solutionsBrowse free open source File Managers and projects for Linux below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source File Managers by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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Double Commander is a cross platform open source file manager with two panels side by side. It is inspired by Total Commander and features some new ideas.
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DocFetcher
Desktop search application
DocFetcher is an Open Source desktop search application: It allows you to search the contents of files on your computer. — You can think of it as Google for your local files. The application runs on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. -
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Azure Data Studio
A data management tool that enables working with other SQL tools
Azure Data Studio is a cross-platform database tool for data professionals who use on-premises and cloud data platforms on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Azure Data Studio offers a modern editor experience with IntelliSense, code snippets, source control integration, and an integrated terminal. It's engineered with the data platform user in mind, with the built-in charting of query result sets and customizable dashboards. Use Azure Data Studio to query, design, and manage your databases and data warehouses wherever they are, on your local computer or in the cloud. Azure Data Studio offers a modern, keyboard-focused SQL coding experience that makes your everyday tasks easier with built-in features, such as multiple tab windows, a rich SQL editor, IntelliSense, keyword completion, code snippets, code navigation, and source control integration (Git). -
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PeaZip
Free Zip software and Rar extractor
PeaZip is a free archiver tool. The application provides an unified, natively portable, cross-platform file manager and archive manager GUI for many Open Source technologies like 7-Zip, FreeArc, PAQ, UPX. Create: 7Z, ARC, Brotl, BZip, GZip, PEA, TAR, WIM, XZ, ZPAQ, ZIP, Zstandard files and more Open and extract 200+ file types: ACE, CAB, DEB, ISO, RAR, ZIPX and more Features of PeaZip includes extract, create and convert multiple archives at once, create self-extracting archives (sfx), split files, strong encryption with two factor authentication, encrypted password manager, secure deletion, find duplicate files, calculate hashes, export task definition as command line script. -
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An extremly fast and lightweight file manager which features tabbed browsing and user-friendly interface
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Swiss File Knife
One hundred command line tools in a small and portable binary.
Create zip files, extract zip files, replace text in files, search in files using expressions, stream text editor, instant command line ftp and http server, send folder via network, copy folder excluding sub folders and files, find duplicate files, run a command on all files of a folder, split and join large files, make md5 checksum lists of files, remove tab characters, convert CR/LF, list newest or biggest files of a folder, compare folders, treesize, show first or last lines of a file, find filenames fast using index files, rename many files using expressions, copy part of a file, change times of a file, set file time from filename, print colored text to terminal, convert csv to tab separated, download files from web, send http or udp requests, print tcp or udp traffic, create hexdump of files, join many text files into one, list nested .zip .tar .tar.gz .tar.bz2 archive contents. Fully portable, for USB stick, without installation. For Windows, Linux and Mac OS/X. -
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Far Manager
File and Archive Manager
Far Manager is a program for managing files and archives in Windows operating systems. Far Manager works in text mode and provides a simple and intuitive interface for performing most of the necessary actions. Far Manager has a multi-language, easily configurable interface. File system navigation is made easier through the use of color highlighting and sort groups. -
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Syncthing
Open Source Continuous File Synchronization
Syncthing is an open source continuous file synchronization program, which essentially works by synchronizing files between two or more computers in real time. Syncthing is designed to first and foremost keep users’ data safe and protected against data loss and against attackers who would unlawfully try and access this data. It doesn’t store data anywhere else except on your computers and uses encryption to secure all your data. It is very easy to use, cross-platform and automatic. As such, it is very user-friendly and ideal for all users looking for a secure and easy-to-use file synchronization solution. Syncthing supports file versioning, relaying, ignoring files and many more. Different configurations offer different options to suit users’ specific requirements. -
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Data Crow
The ultimate cataloguer
Data Crow allows you to use the standard movie & video (divx, xvid, DVD, Blu-ray, etc), book (and eBooks), images, board games, comic books, games & software, music (mp3 and other music files) cataloguing modules. Besides these modules, which you can change to fit your requirements, you can create new modules (want to catalogue your stamps, equipment, or anything else?). The GUI is skinnable. Reporting (using JasperReports and their community edition JasperSoft Developer Studio ), loan administration, item importing & exporting, backup & restore and many other optional features are waiting for you. -
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AI File Sorter
Local AI file organization with categorization and rename suggestions
AI File Sorter is a cross-platform desktop application that uses AI (local LLMs run on your computer) to organize files and suggest meaningful file names based on real content, not just filenames or extensions. The app can analyze images locally and propose descriptive rename suggestions (for example, IMG_2048.jpg → clouds_over_lake.jpg). It can also analyze document text to improve categorization and renaming. Supported formats include PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, ODT, ODS, ODP, and common text files. For supported audio and video files, AI File Sorter can read embedded metadata (such as ID3, Vorbis, and MP4 tags) to suggest normalized names like year_artist_album_title.ext. AI analysis runs read-only, and all suggestions must be reviewed before being applied. AI File Sorter can run fully offline using local models like Mistral or LLaMA, so files and metadata stay on your device unless you configure a remote endpoint. -
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Zipkin
Distributed tracing system to gather timing data
Zipkin is a distributed tracing system. It helps gather timing data needed to troubleshoot latency problems in service architectures. Features include both the collection and lookup of this data. If you have a trace ID in a log file, you can jump directly to it. Otherwise, you can query based on attributes such as service, operation name, tags and duration. Some interesting data will be summarized for you, such as the percentage of time spent in a service, and whether or not operations failed. The Zipkin UI also presents a Dependency diagram showing how many traced requests went through each application. This can be helpful for identifying aggregate behavior including error paths or calls to deprecated services. Applications need to be “instrumented” to report trace data to Zipkin. -
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Catalog the content of removable volumes like CD and DVD disks for off-line searching. Folders and files can also be arranged in a single, virtual file system. Each folder of this virtual file system can contain files from many disks.
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LogicalDOC Document Management - DMS
smart and open source document management system
LogicalDOC is both document management and collaboration system. The software is loaded with many functions and allows organizing, index, retrieving, controlling and distributing important business documents securely and safely for any organization and individual. Gone are the days when companies used paper-based processes such as printing, mailing and manual filing of paper documents; our document management system replaces all of this with electronic procedures that allow your organization to reduce costs significantly. Check out https://www.logicaldoc.com to learn more. The design of LogicalDOC is based on best-of-breed Java technologies in order to provide a reliable DMS platform. The main interface is web-based, no need to install anything else; users can access the system through their browser. LogicalDOC CE is 100% free software and is packaged with an open source database; while it supports all major DBMS, developers still recommend MySQL for production systems. -
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PyGlossary
A tool for converting dictionary files aka glossaries
A tool for converting dictionary files aka glossaries. The primary purpose is to be able to use our offline glossaries in any Open Source dictionary we like on any OS/device. There are countless formats, and my time is limited, so I implement formats that seem more useful for myself, or for Open Source community. Also diversity of languages is taken into account. Pull requests are welcome. -
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Synkron is a simple Qt application that allows you to sync folders, for example a flash disk with a folder on your hard disk.
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File Browser
Web File Browser
File Browser provides a file managing interface within a specified directory and it can be used to upload, delete, preview, rename, and edit your files. It allows the creation of multiple users and each user can have its own directory. It can be used as a standalone app. -
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FileBot
The ultimate TV and Movie Renamer / Subtitle Downloader
FileBot is the ultimate tool for renaming your movies, tv shows or anime and downloading subtitles. It's smart, streamlined for simplicity and just works. FileBot supports Windows, Linux and Mac, plus there's a full-featured command-line interface for all sorts of automation. -
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Alist
A file list/WebDAV program that supports multiple storages
Alist is a file‑listing and WebDAV server built with Gin (Go) and SolidJS. It supports multiple storage backends—local disk, OneDrive, Google Drive, Aliyun Drive—and offers a modern UI for browsing, sharing, and streaming files. -
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TagSpaces
TagSpaces is an offline, open source, document manager with tagging
TagSpaces is a free, no vendor lock-in, open source application for organizing, annotating and managing local files with the help of tags. It features advanced note taking functionalities and some capabilities of to-do apps. The application is available for Windows, Linux, Mac OS and Android. We provide a web clipper extension for Firefox, Edge and Chrome for easy collecting of online content in the form of local files. File and folder management - TagSpaces provides a convenient user interface for browsing, viewing and man files and folders. The application supports two ways for tagging files. The default one embeds the tags directly in the name of the file, the other one uses a so called sidecar files for persisting the tags. The search functionality supports fuzzy functionality and can filter your locations for files and folders containing one or more tags. -
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PlainApp
Open-source application that allows you to manage your phone
PlainApp is an open-source application that allows you to manage your phone through a web browser. Access files, videos, music, contacts, sms, calls, and more from your desktop using a secure, easy-to-use web interface. We take your privacy seriously and use TLS + AES-GCM-256 encryption to ensure your data is secure. PlainApp has a modern, customizable interface with multi-language support, light/dark theme options. You can manage your phone from your desktop by visiting a self-hosted webpage wirelessly. -
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Sourcetrail
Free and open-source interactive source explorer
Sourcetrail is a free and open-source cross-platform source explorer that helps you get productive on unfamiliar source code. Building Sourcetrail requires several dependencies to be in place on your machine. However, our CMake based setup allows disabling indexing support for specific languages which reduces the number of dependencies to a minimum. Sourcetrail is an interactive source explorer that simplifies navigation in existing source code by indexing your code and gathering data about its structure. Sourcetrail then provides a simple interface consisting of three interactive views, each playing a key role in helping you obtain the information you need. Use the search field to quickly find and select indexed symbols in your source code. The autocompletion box will instantly provide an overview of all matching results throughout your codebase. The graph displays the structure of your source code. -
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A cross platform file and folder mass renamer, allows many different renaming operations in a GUI. Please note that development has moved to GitHub: https://github.com/metamorphose
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ExifCleaner
Desktop app to sweep away exif metadata from images and other files
ExifCleaner is a cross-platform desktop app for cleaning metadata from images, videos, PDFs and other files. With ExifCleaner you can keep file sizes to a minimum and keep potential attackers from being able to use your GPS and device metadata. -
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Grsync is used to synchronize folders, files and make backups. It is a rsync GUI (Graphical User Interface).
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Turbo Editor
Simple and powerful File Editor for Android
Simple, powerful and Open Source text editor for Android licensed under the GPLv3 license.
