CLEX – file manager with a full-screen user interface

CLEX (pronounced KLEKS) is a file manager with a full-screen user interface. It displays directory contents including the file status details and provides features like command history, filename insertion, or name completion in order to help users to create commands to be executed by the shell.

CLEX is a versatile tool for system administrators and all users that use the power of the command line. Its unique one-panel user interface enhances productivity and lessens the probability of mistake. There are no built-in commands, CLEX is an add-on to your favorite shell.

The software is released under an open source license.

Features include:

• Full-screen console-based user interface (ncurses library); it runs on the text console, terminal, or in a terminal window.
• Detailed directory listing.
• Several filename sorting and grouping options.
• Directory compare.
• Text file preview function.
• Working in the command line:
  • Simple editing.
  • Undo/redo function.
  • Multiple files selection.
  • Command history.
  • Name completion.
  • Command templates.
  • Automatic quoting of special characters in filenames.
• On-line context-sensitive help.
• Easy configuration.
• Directory bookmarks. Bookmarks can have descriptive names.
• Comprehensive main function menu.
• Panel contents filtering. Panel filtering is available in two more panels.
• Configurable file panel layouts.
• ‘cd’ (change directory) command processed internally.
• ‘rm’ (delete file) command warning.
• Various date and time formats.
• Support for GPM mouse and other mice on xterm-compatible terminals.
• Tool for inserting control characters into the input lin.
• UTF-8 support.

Website: github.com/xitop/clex
Support:
Developer: Vlado Potisk and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0

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

Return to Survey: Console Based File Managers

Explore Linux
	Best Free and Open Source Software - A huge collection of recommended free and open source software covering every major category.
	In-depth Linux Software Reviews - Detailed assessments of Linux software covering features, usability and overall quality.
	The Big List of Active Linux Distros - An extensive collection of actively developed Linux distributions.
	Open Source Alternatives - Alternatives to software and services from Google, Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, IBM, Autodesk, Oracle and others.
	Essential Linux System Tools - Indispensable utilities for monitoring, maintaining and managing Linux systems.
	Linux Productivity Tools - Useful utilities for improving productivity and streamlining everyday tasks.
	Alternatives to Popular CLI Tools - Modern alternatives to familiar command-line utilities supplied with Linux systems.
	Awesome Free Linux Game Tools - Tools, utilities and companion software that improve gaming on Linux.
	Machine Learning on Linux - Machine learning and deep learning software, self-hosted applications and practical tools.
	Saving Money with Linux - Practical ways to reduce electricity consumption and lower computing costs with Linux.
	Linux Candy - Fun, entertaining and sometimes delightfully quirky software from the lighter side of Linux.