F2 Commander is a terminal-based orthodox file manager that brings the classic two-panel commander layout to modern systems.
It’s designed to make local and remote file systems easier to navigate, with discoverable controls, flexible file listings, searching, previews, and integration with native desktop applications.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Orthodox two-panel interface with a footer menu.
- Vi-like controls and traditional function-key bindings.
- Rich file listings with filtering, ordering, hidden file toggles, and directory size calculation.
- Incremental search, recursive file search, and find-in-file support.
- Preview panel for text, images, and directory trees.
Website: github.com/candidtim/f2-commander
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Developer: candidtim
License: Mozilla Public License 2.0
F2 Commander is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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