lf (as in "list files") is a terminal file manager written in Go with a heavy inspiration from ranger file manager.
lf is a terminal file manager written in Go, inspired by ranger. It provides an efficient and intuitive way to navigate and manage files within the command line interface.
Key Features:
Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, BSDs, Windows, and more.
Asynchronous IO operations ensure smooth UI performance without locking.
Server/client architecture enabling remote management of multiple instances.
Customizable keybindings with default modes inspired by vi and readline.
Fast startup and low memory footprint due to native code execution and static binaries.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers, system administrators, and power users who require a fast, lightweight, and highly customizable terminal file manager. lf empowers users to enhance their workflow with minimal runtime dependencies and maximum flexibility.
lf can be installed via winget on Windows or built from source using Go.
lf (as in "list files") is a terminal file manager written in Go with a heavy inspiration from ranger file manager.
See faq for more information and tutorial for a gentle introduction with screencasts.
Features
Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, BSDs, Windows)
Single binary without any runtime dependencies
Fast startup and low memory footprint due to native code and static binaries
Asynchronous IO operations to avoid UI locking
Server/client architecture and remote commands to manage multiple instances
Extendable and configurable with shell commands
Customizable keybindings (vi and readline defaults)
A reasonable set of other features (see the documentation)
Non-Features
Tabs or windows (better handled by window manager or terminal multiplexer)
Builtin pager/editor (better handled by your pager/editor of choice)
Builtin commands for file operations (better handled by the underlying shell tools including but not limited to mkdir, touch, chmod, chown, chgrp, and ln)
See etc directory to integrate lf to your shell and/or editor.
Example configuration files along with example colors and icons files can also be found in this directory.
