UnixTree
UnixTree is a console-mode file manager for Unix and Linux, modeled after DOS XTreeGold.
What UnixTree is
UnixTree is a console-mode file manager for Unix and Linux, modeled after DOS XTreeGold. Its keyboard-controlled layout uses three panels for a directory tree, disk and node statistics, and a file list. It handles routine file and directory maintenance, including operations on selected files across the directory tree. Single-key commands provide equivalents of tar, find, and grep; it also supports tar/gz archives and FTP logging. An Application Menu lets users define command extensions. UnixTree is free and open source under the GNU General Public License, with the UnixTree (GPL) plan listed as free. The project is a fork preserving original source by Rob Juergens. Its 3.0.2 release lists prebuilt packages for several Linux distributions and generic 64-bit Linux; the software also supports macOS and Windows. The README specifies supported TERM values and a minimum terminal size of 80 by 24. The maker site provides an email contact for comments.
Good
- Three-panel keyboard-controlled interface
- Single-key equivalents of tar, find, and grep
- Supports tar/gz archives and FTP logging
- User-defined command extensions
- Free and open source under the GNU GPL
Watch out
- Requires a terminal at least 80 by 24
- Dual-pane layout is not available
Who it suits
UnixTree suits users who prefer keyboard-driven file management in a terminal and need file operations across a directory tree. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Verdict
UnixTree combines a three-panel terminal interface with file maintenance, archive support, and command extensions. Its terminal size requirement and keyboard-oriented console design are important to consider.
Plans and prices
From UnixTree's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| UnixTree (GPL) | Free | GNU General Public License · source and binary packages |
The facts
Each one read from UnixTree's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Archive and FTP
- UnixTree supports archive (tar/gz) and FTP logging.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Command shortcuts
- The site says equivalents of tar, find, and grep are available through single-key commands.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The fork's 3.0.2 release lists prebuilt packages for Arch/Manjaro, Debian/Ubuntu/Mint, Fedora/RHEL, and generic 64-bit Linux.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Dual-pane layout
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- Extensions
- An Application Menu supports user-defined command extensions.checked 9 Oct 2026
- File operations
- It supports daily file and directory maintenance and operations on selected files across the directory tree.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Interface
- The fork README describes a keyboard-controlled three-panel interface with a directory tree, disk and node statistics, and a file list.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is released as free and open source software under the GNU General Public License.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The GitHub repository is a fork preserving original source by Rob Juergens.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- UnixTree is a console-mode file manager for Unix and Linux modeled after DOS XTreeGold.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The opened project pages state no security certifications or compliance claims.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker site provides an email contact for comments on UnixTree.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Terminal requirements
- The fork README lists supported TERM values as xterm, xterm-256color, linux, vt100, vt220, and ansi, and specifies a minimum terminal size of 80 by 24.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux support
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- macOS support
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Windows support
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
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