Zeta

About

Zeta is ranked #15 of 28 in terminal file managers on Inferse. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Compared on terminal file managers

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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Remote file access

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Archive support

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Facts

What it does

Zeta is a dual-pane terminal file manager for developers, built in Rust.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

File management

It supports side-by-side or stacked panes, file operations, batch marking, and four independent workspaces.github.com · 3 Oct 2026

Editor and preview

The embedded editor provides syntax highlighting, undo and redo, search, and a live Markdown preview.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

Integrated terminal

Zeta opens a native shell in an embedded terminal, with documented support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.github.com · 3 Oct 2026

SSH and SFTP

It connects to remote filesystems using passwords, key files, or SSH Agent authentication and supports remote file operations.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

SSH security

Zeta verifies SSH host keys against known_hosts and presents fingerprints for manual trust on first connection.github.com · 3 Oct 2026

Git integration

It displays branch and file status indicators and includes a built-in Git diff viewer.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

Archive browsing

The file manager can browse ZIP, tar.gz, tar.bz2, and tar.xz archives as virtual filesystems.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

Customization

Users can choose among built-in themes, rebind keys, select icon modes, and configure Zeta with TOML.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

Updates

Zeta can check GitHub releases for updates at startup, with the checks configurable and enabled by default.github.com · 3 Oct 2026

License

The project is released under the MIT License.github.com · 3 Oct 2026

Support

The maker invites users to report issues and provide feedback through GitHub.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

Platform limit

The official site documents Linux and Windows, and says Windows 10 version 1809 or later is required for the embedded terminal.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

Intended audience

The maker describes Zeta as a keyboard-first, dual-pane file manager for developers, inspired by Norton Commander.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

Where it ranks on Inferse

• Best Terminal File Managers in 2026#15 of 28

Sources

• tzero86.github.io/Zeta/· checked 3 Oct 2026
• github.com/tzero86/Zeta· checked 3 Oct 2026