SpaceFM – multi-panel tabbed file and desktop manager

SpaceFM is a multi-panel tabbed file manager for Linux with built-in VFS, udev-based device manager, customizable menu system, and bash integration.

Features include:

• Lightweight and responsive with built-in vfs.
• Flexible – appear very simple or very complex depending on configuration.
• Multiple Windows – a single instance opens multiple windows.
• Multiple Panels – each window contains up to four independently configured and interactive browser panels plus a task manager pane.
• Tabbed – each browser panel supports multiple folder tabs.
• Side Panes – any browser panel can show Devices, Bookmarks, and Directory Tree side panes.
• Desktop Manager – includes a built-in, lightweight DM mode with custom commands.
• Device Manager – built-in udev support for manual and automatic device management, plus easily format, backup and restore partitions and Master Boot Records.
• Task Manager – Control or eliminate popup dialogs with multi-tasking abilities – no waiting to move on to your next task.
• MIME – Manages MIME file types and default actions.
• Custom Menus and Toolbars – its unique Design Mode allows you to quickly change any menu or toolbar item name, shortcut key, or icon, and insert your own commands or submenus anywhere.
• Plugins – install, copy, and export custom commands as plugins.
• Bash Integration – built-in bash scripting support for custom commands, with file manager data exported as bash variables.
• Output Control – monitor the stdout/stderr output of built-in and custom commands, with error detection and popup control, or run commands in a terminal.
• Fonts & Icons – easily configure custom fonts and icons in each panel or pane for a unique look.
• Styles – show files as icons or in lists with customized columns.
• Find-As-You-Type – file list allows users to quickly locate a file with a case-insensitive substring search of filenames – just type a few letters.
• File Search – flexibly search for file names, sizes, content, etc. with no daemons.
• System Management – safely perform quick commands as root or run a root instance.
• File Management – extensive move, copy, link, drag-n-drop, and clipboard control.
• Archives – single-click, built-in archive creation and extraction, or use external apps.
• Daemon Mode – run in the background to automount devices and autorun apps, and quickly open browser windows.
• Alternate Builds – deprecated support for hal (replaces udev) and fam/gamin (replaces inotify).

Website: ignorantguru.github.io/spacefm
Support: Blog
Developer: IgnorantGuru
License: GNU General Public License v2.0

SpaceFM is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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