SplitCommander is a native KDE file manager with a dual-pane layout.
Built with Qt6 and KDE Frameworks 6, it offers side-by-side file browsing, Miller Columns navigation, a smart sidebar, and integration with KDE services.
The file manager is inspired by OneCommander and is designed for users who want a modern graphical file manager with powerful navigation, tagging, theming, and workflow tools.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Dual-pane file browsing.
- Miller Columns navigation.
- Smart sidebar with devices, bookmarks, custom groups, and file tags.
- Cloud and network integration including Google Drive, SMB, SFTP, NFS, WebDAV, and MTP.
- Batch renamer.
- Built-in terminal integration.
- Configurable keyboard shortcuts.
- Optional plugins including Git Manager, Paperless-ngx upload, ISO mounting, and Makefile actions.
- Built-in themes including Nord, Catppuccin, and Gruvbox.
- Custom theme creator and KDE global theme sync.
Website: github.com/daniell1904/SplitCommander
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Developer: daniell1904
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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