superfile
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superfile is ranked #5 of 28 in terminal file managers on Inferse. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
Compared on terminal file managers
- Free plan
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- Dual-pane layout
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- Linux support
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- macOS support
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- Windows support
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- Preview pane
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- Archive support
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Facts
- Free plan
- Yessuperfile.dev · 21 Sept 2026
- Dual-pane layout
- Yessuperfile.dev · 21 Sept 2026
- Linux support
- Yessuperfile.dev · 21 Sept 2026
- macOS support
- Yessuperfile.dev · 21 Sept 2026
- Windows support
- Yessuperfile.dev · 21 Sept 2026
- Preview pane
- Yessuperfile.dev · 21 Sept 2026
- Archive support
- Yessuperfile.dev · 21 Sept 2026
- Product
- superfile is a modern terminal file manager built with Go and Bubble Tea.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Target users
- The product is crafted for developers who live in the terminal.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- File operations
- It supports copying, moving, deleting, renaming, fuzzy search, bulk operations, and image preview.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Panels
- Users can split into multiple directory panes and copy or paste across panels.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Customization
- Users can remap every hotkey, choose themes, and adjust borders and colors.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Themes
- The site lists more than 20 built-in themes, including Catppuccin, Nord, Tokyo Night, Dracula, Gruvbox, and Rose Pine.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Plugins
- Community plugins extend superfile with Git status integration, system monitoring, custom commands, and other functions.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Plugin integrations
- The official plugin list includes metadata through exiftool, MD5 checksums, and smart directory jumping through zoxide.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- License
- The project describes itself as open source and MIT licensed.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Supported systems
- The project lists Linux, macOS, and Windows support, while noting that Windows is not fully supported yet.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Installation
- Official installation methods include shell scripts for Linux and macOS, PowerShell, Winget, Scoop, Homebrew, Arch, NixOS, Pixi, and X-CMD.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- System requirement
- The installation guide recommends using a Nerd Font in the terminal, although superfile still works without one.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Checksum limitation
- The plugin documentation says calculating checksums reads the selected file and may be slow for large files.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Positioning limit
- The overview says superfile is suited to lightweight file or directory tasks and is not as feature-packed as some other terminal file managers.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Support
- The project invites users to join its Discord community and use GitHub issues and discussions for bugs, ideas, and help.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
- Maker
- Yorukot is identified as the creator of superfile.superfile.dev · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- superfile.dev· checked 21 Sept 2026
- superfile.dev/overview/· checked 28 Sept 2026
- superfile.dev/list/plugin-list/· checked 28 Sept 2026
- github.com/yorukot/superfile· checked 28 Sept 2026
- superfile.dev/getting-started/installation/· checked 28 Sept 2026
- superfile.dev/contribute/how-to-contribute/· checked 28 Sept 2026
- superfile.dev/special-thanks/· checked 28 Sept 2026
