VeloFiler
VeloFiler is a keyboard-first file manager for macOS that streamlines file operations into a single, uninterrupted flow.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Keyboard-first file manager for macOS with Vim-style navigation
Who should look elsewhere
macOS only, no cross-platform support
Pros
- +Keyboard-first design eliminates context switching for power users
- +Unified local and remote file management with identical shortcuts
- +Comprehensive preview support reduces the need for multiple applications
Cons
- −macOS only, no cross-platform support
- −Limited to file management; no advanced automation or scripting features
Key features
- ✓Dual-pane layout with Vim-style navigation (j/k/h/l) and Tab pane switching
- ✓Instant preview for images, videos, audio, PDFs, Office documents, code, and Markdown (GFM, math, Mermaid, Zenn)
- ✓SSH/SFTP integration with automatic reconnection and host key verification
- ✓Grid view for photo thumbnails with EXIF orientation support
- ✓Built-in text editor with Standard and Vim modes, syntax highlighting, and undo/redo
- ✓Markdown note-taking with auto-save, history, and in-app management
- ✓Bookmark and fuzzy jump for quick access to frequently used locations
- ✓Cloud storage detection and direct opening for iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $9.99 | month | Dual pane with Vim keys; Preview (images, video, audio, PDF, Office, code); SSH & SFTP with auto-reconnect |