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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Categories

File Managers

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

C

Related Categories

C File Managers

Registered

2021-04-19