CliFM

A file manager for the Unix terminal.

Unlike most file managers out there, based on the TUI, CliFM is entirely based on command-line. It is also ultra-lightweight, lightning fast, extensible, and written in C.

Features

Entirely command-line based (no TUI)
Fast and lightweight
Shell commands
Autocd, auto-open, auto-ls
Profiles
Bookmarks
Files search and selection (REGEX)
Bulk rename/remove/link
Tab completion (with FZF/FZY/smenu modes)
Syntax highlighting
Auto-suggestions (Gemini)
Auto-commands
Aliases
Workspaces
Disk usage analyzer
File names cleaner (Bleach)
Icons support
Theming
Modern and customizable prompt
Customizable color codes for file types and extensions
Directory jumper (Kangaroo)
Freedesktop compliant trash system
Resource opener (Lira)
Plugins (including files preview)
Git status support
Files lister
Files picker
Archiving support
Remote file systems management
Secure commands/environment
Stealth mode
Light mode
Virtual directories

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2), GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Android, Cygwin, FreeBSD, Haiku, Linux, Mac, NetBSD, OpenBSD

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, Developers, Security Professionals, System Administrators

User Interface

Console/Terminal

Programming Language

Related Categories

C File Managers

Registered

2021-04-19

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