superfile
superfile is a free, open-source terminal file manager made with Go and Bubble Tea.
What superfile is
superfile is a free, open-source terminal file manager made with Go and Bubble Tea. It is designed for developers who work in the terminal and supports everyday file tasks such as copying, moving, deleting, renaming, fuzzy searching, and bulk operations. A preview pane can display images, and archive support is included. Its dual-pane layout can expand to multiple directory panes, with copy and paste between panels. Users can remap hotkeys and adjust themes, borders, and colors; the built-in theme selection includes more than 20 options. Community plugins add functions such as Git status, system monitoring, custom commands, file metadata, checksums, and directory jumping. superfile supports Linux, macOS, and Windows, although Windows support is not yet complete. Installation options include package managers and platform-specific scripts. The installation guide recommends a Nerd Font, but the application works without one. The project describes lightweight file and directory work as its focus, rather than a full-featured terminal file manager. The MIT-licensed application is free to install and use.
Good
- Free and MIT licensed.
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Multiple panes support cross-panel copy and paste.
- Includes archive support and an image preview pane.
- More than 20 built-in themes.
Watch out
- Windows support is not fully complete.
- Checksum calculation may be slow for large files.
- A Nerd Font is recommended for installation.
- Positioned for lightweight tasks, not extensive feature sets.
Who it suits
superfile suits developers who prefer managing files from a terminal and want configurable panes, previews, and file operations. Windows users should note that its support is not yet complete.
Verdict
superfile offers a free, customizable terminal interface for common file and directory work, with previews, archives, and plugin extensions. Its stated lightweight focus and incomplete Windows support are worth considering before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From superfile's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Open-source superfile | Free | MIT licensed · self-installed terminal application |
The facts
Each one read from superfile's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Archive support
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Checksum limitation
- The plugin documentation says calculating checksums reads the selected file and may be slow for large files.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Customization
- Users can remap every hotkey, choose themes, and adjust borders and colors.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Dual-pane layout
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- File operations
- It supports copying, moving, deleting, renaming, fuzzy search, bulk operations, and image preview.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Installation
- Official installation methods include shell scripts for Linux and macOS, PowerShell, Winget, Scoop, Homebrew, Arch, NixOS, Pixi, and X-CMD.checked 28 Sep 2026
- License
- The project describes itself as open source and MIT licensed.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Panels
- Users can split into multiple directory panes and copy or paste across panels.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Plugin integrations
- The official plugin list includes metadata through exiftool, MD5 checksums, and smart directory jumping through zoxide.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Plugins
- Community plugins extend superfile with Git status integration, system monitoring, custom commands, and other functions.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Positioning limit
- The overview says superfile is suited to lightweight file or directory tasks and is not as feature-packed as some other terminal file managers.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Preview pane
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Product
- superfile is a modern terminal file manager built with Go and Bubble Tea.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Support
- The project invites users to join its Discord community and use GitHub issues and discussions for bugs, ideas, and help.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Supported systems
- The project lists Linux, macOS, and Windows support, while noting that Windows is not fully supported yet.checked 28 Sep 2026
- System requirement
- The installation guide recommends using a Nerd Font in the terminal, although superfile still works without one.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Target users
- The product is crafted for developers who live in the terminal.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Themes
- The site lists more than 20 built-in themes, including Catppuccin, Nord, Tokyo Night, Dracula, Gruvbox, and Rose Pine.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Linux support
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- macOS support
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Windows support
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
The company
- Maker
- Yorukot is identified as the creator of superfile.checked 28 Sep 2026
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