Taxi is a native Linux FTP client designed for elementary OS.
Built with Vala and Gtk, it provides a simple graphical way to connect to remote servers and move files between the local machine and the server. The application uses a dual-pane layout, making it well suited to users who prefer a traditional file transfer workflow rather than working from the command line.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Connects to remote servers using FTP and other supported transfer protocols.
- Provides a dual-pane interface for transferring files and folders.
- Supports quick movement of files between the local computer and a remote server.
- Uses a native Linux desktop interface built with Vala and Gtk.
- Designed to integrate with the elementary OS desktop and AppCenter.
Website: github.com/ellie-commons/taxi
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Developer: elementary Commons
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Taxi is written in Vala. Learn Vala with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Graphical FTP Clients | |
|---|---|
| FileZilla | An extremely popular cross-platform client |
| Muon | Graphical SFTP client and terminal emulator with helpful utilities |
| gFTP | Multithreaded client providing both a command-line interface and GUI |
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