WCM Commander is a cross-platform file manager designed to reproduce the look and feel of Far Manager. It provides a traditional commander-style interface, combining file and directory navigation with keyboard shortcuts and integrated utilities.
The application is based on Wal Commander, originally developed by Valery Goryachev. Its design follows the orthodox file manager tradition, with an emphasis on efficient navigation and file operations using the keyboard.
WCM Commander combines graphical file management with tools commonly associated with terminal applications. It includes an integrated terminal emulator, a text editor with syntax highlighting, and a file viewer.
The application also supports virtual filesystems, allowing users to access remote directories using network protocols. Its approach is particularly suited to users who prefer Far Manager-style controls but want a graphical application that can run on several operating systems.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Orthodox dual-panel file management interface inspired by Far Manager.
- Keyboard-oriented navigation with familiar Far Manager-style shortcuts.
- Integrated terminal emulator for executing commands without leaving the application.
- Built-in text editor with syntax highlighting.
- Syntax highlighting for programming and markup languages including C, C++, Java, Pascal, Perl, PHP, Python, SQL, XML, and shell scripts.
- Integrated text file viewer.
- Virtual filesystem support for accessing remote files through SMB, FTP, and SFTP.
- File associations for opening different file types with appropriate applications.
- File highlighting to distinguish entries in directory listings.
- Configurable hotkeys for common operations.
- Copy multiple selected filenames to the clipboard.
- File selection and conventional file management operations using the commander interface.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, Windows, FreeBSD, and macOS using XQuartz.
Website: github.com/sagpant/WCMCommander
Support:
Developer: Sergey Kosarevsky and contributors
License: MIT License
WCM Commander is written in C++ and C. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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