goful is a console-based file manager that combines keyboard-driven file navigation with multiple windows and workspaces. It offers a flexible alternative to conventional single-pane and dual-pane terminal file managers.
The application allows users to organise directory windows in different layouts and switch between separate workspaces. This makes it possible to manage several directory locations within one terminal session.
goful also integrates with external shells and terminal multiplexers, enabling users to execute commands while working with files. Its command interface supports filename substitution and macros, reducing the need to type complete paths repeatedly.
Unlike many terminal file managers, goful does not use a conventional configuration file. Users customise the application by modifying its source code, allowing them to alter keyboard shortcuts, colours, bookmarks, file associations, and other behaviour.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Multiple directory windows with independent navigation.
- Workspace management for organising separate file management tasks.
- Configurable window layouts, including tiled, tile-top, tile-bottom, single-row, single-column, and fullscreen arrangements.
- Keyboard navigation with Vim-style and conventional shortcuts.
- Asynchronous file copying with progress information, transfer speed, and estimated completion time.
- Copy, move, rename, and delete files and directories.
- File overwrite confirmation with options to apply decisions to subsequent conflicts.
- Multiple file selection with the ability to invert selections.
- Bulk renaming using regular expressions with preview and confirmation.
- Incremental file filtering using regular expressions.
- Case-sensitive or case-insensitive searching depending on the search pattern.
- Filename matching using glob patterns, including recursive matching.
- Integrated shell execution with command and filename completion.
- Integration with external terminal applications and tmux.
- Filename and directory substitution through command macros.
- Background command execution through macro expansion.
- Bookmarks for navigating frequently used directories.
- Customisable file openers, editors, pagers, keyboard shortcuts, and colour schemes.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
Website: github.com/anmitsu/goful
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Developer: anmitsu
License: MIT License
goful is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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