FileManagerTUI
7.9#1 in file managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Middle Manager
6.1#27 in file managersLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | FileManagerTUI | Middle Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-pane layout | Yes | Yes |
| Editor | Its inline editor provides syntax highlighting, undo/redo, find and replace, auto-indent, text selection, and mouse cursor positioning. | The built-in text editor provides Tree-sitter syntax highlighting for Rust, Java, Python, JavaScript and TypeScript, JSON, Go, C, Bash, and TOML. |
| License | MIT License | The project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Remote file access | Yes | Yes |
| What it does | FileManagerTUI is a fast, keyboard-driven terminal file manager built with Rust and Ratatui. | Middle Manager is a dual-panel terminal file manager inspired by Far Manager and Norton Commander, built in Rust. |
FileManagerTUI plans
- MIT-licensed softwareFree
Middle Manager plans
No prices published.
Pick FileManagerTUI if…
FileManagerTUI suits keyboard-oriented users who want a terminal file manager with editing, previews, and file operations on Linux, macOS, or Windows. S3 browsing may suit users who only need read-only access and have the required AWS setup.
Pick Middle Manager if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.