Middle Manager
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VisitMiddle Manager vs nnn
What both publish
| Fact | Middle Manager | nnn |
|---|---|---|
| Archive support | No | Yes |
| Dual-pane layout | Yes | No |
| File operations | The file manager supports copy, move, rename, create directory, delete, archive, fuzzy file search, and content search. | It can analyze disk usage, batch rename, launch apps, pick files, and copy, move, delete, archive, and link selections. |
| Founded | 2019 | 2016 |
| Installation | The README documents Homebrew installation on macOS and a shell installer plus Debian and Fedora packages on Linux. | The project offers a statically linked binary and packages, and can also be compiled from source. |
| License | The project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. | The GitHub repository identifies the project license as BSD-2-Clause. |
| Linux support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes | Yes |
| Remote file access | Yes | Yes |
| Search | It offers fuzzy recursive file search and ripgrep-powered file-content search with filters and regex support. | It supports search-as-you-type and fuzzy, regex, and string filters. |
Middle Manager plans
No prices published.
nnn plans
- FreeFree
Pick Middle Manager if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick nnn if…
nnn suits people who want file management from a terminal, from beginners to power users. Its plugins and optional integrations also fit users who want to extend file workflows.