superfile
superfile is a terminal-based file manager designed for developers who live in the command line.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Terminal file manager with a polished UI and powerful dev features
Who should look elsewhere
Requires familiarity with terminal environments
Pros
- +Combines a visually appealing interface with the speed of a terminal tool
- +Highly customizable to adapt to any workflow
- +Open source with an active community and plugin ecosystem
Cons
- −Requires familiarity with terminal environments
- −Limited to file management tasks without built-in text editing or other advanced features
Key features
- ✓Beautiful, obsessively crafted UI that lives entirely in the terminal
- ✓Complete file operations: copy, move, delete, rename, fuzzy search, bulk operations, and image preview
- ✓Fully customizable hotkey remapping, themes, borders, and colors
- ✓Multiple panels for simultaneous directory browsing with cross-panel copy/paste
- ✓Plugin support for community extensions like Git status and system monitoring
- ✓20+ built-in themes including Catppuccin, Nord, Tokyo Night, Dracula, and Gruvbox
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| superfile | $0 | month | MIT license; macOS, Linux, Windows; Install via brew or the official script |
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