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GNOME Commander

GNOME Commander is a free, twin-panel graphical file manager for Linux desktop users who want tools for handling files and directories.

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#40 of 100
Score
6.7
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What GNOME Commander is

GNOME Commander is a free, twin-panel graphical file manager for Linux desktop users who want tools for handling files and directories. Its split-panel layout can be combined with tabs, quick search, filtering, and advanced searches by file name or content. It can connect to SSH servers, FTP, Windows shares, and WebDAV. An internal viewer provides text, hex, and image views, while an included command line displays embedded terminal output. The advanced rename tool can use file metadata. Other features include bookmarks, directory comparison, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and panel colors. GNOME Commander is built with Rust, GTK, and GIO, and is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The project says it is packaged for most Linux distributions and also provides instructions for building from source. Users can visit the project on GitLab to view or report issues and consult its releases for updates.

Good

  • Split panels and tabs are supported
  • Search can cover file names and contents
  • Connects to SSH, FTP, Windows shares, and WebDAV
  • Internal viewer supports text, hex, and image views
  • Includes metadata-aware advanced renaming

Watch out

  • Available for Linux only
  • Building from source may be needed where packages are unavailable

Who it suits

GNOME Commander suits Linux users who want a two-panel file manager with search, remote connections, and file-management tools. Its advanced rename options and customizable controls may appeal to users who want more than basic browsing.

Verdict

GNOME Commander brings file browsing, remote connections, search, and renaming into a two-panel Linux interface. Check whether it is packaged for your distribution or whether you are prepared to install from source.

Plans and prices

From GNOME Commander's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
GNOME CommanderFreeLinux desktop file manager · GPL-3.0-or-later

The facts

Each one read from GNOME Commander's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Availability
The project says it is packaged for most Linux distributions and provides instructions for installing from source.checked 11 Oct 2026
Batch rename
Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
Command line
It includes a command line with embedded terminal output.checked 11 Oct 2026
Customization
Users can customize keyboard shortcuts and set colors for the panels.checked 11 Oct 2026
Dual-pane view
Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
File viewing
Its internal viewer supports text, hex, and image views.checked 11 Oct 2026
License
The project is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later.checked 11 Oct 2026
Other file tools
The feature list includes bookmarks and directory comparison.checked 11 Oct 2026
Panels and tabs
Features include split panel view and support for tabs.checked 11 Oct 2026
Purpose
GNOME Commander is a twin-panel graphical file manager for the Linux desktop, aimed at advanced users.checked 11 Oct 2026
Remote connections
It supports remote connections to SSH servers, FTP, Windows shares, and WebDAV.checked 11 Oct 2026
Rename tool
Its advanced rename tool supports file metadata.checked 11 Oct 2026
Search
It provides quick search and filtering, plus advanced search by file name and content.checked 11 Oct 2026
Support and updates
The project directs users to GitLab to report or view issues and to releases for updates.checked 11 Oct 2026
Tabbed interface
Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026
Technology
GNOME Commander is built with Rust using GTK and GIO.checked 11 Oct 2026

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 24 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Supported platforms
linuxchecked 24 Sep 2026

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