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FileManagerTUI

Free#3 of 29 in Terminal File Managers

FileManagerTUI: A Vim-oriented, cross-platform terminal manager with previews, editing, batch actions, and S3 browsing. Ranked #3 of 29 in Terminal File Managers by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for vim-oriented cross-platform file management.

9.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Vim-oriented cross-platform file management
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Dual-pane layout
Yes
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Dual-pane previews with syntax highlighting and large-file support
- Vim navigation, fuzzy finding, filtering, and batch operations
- Embedded terminal, inline editor, and read-only AWS S3 browsing
Where it doesn't
- AWS S3 access is limited to read-only bucket browsing
- Its terminal interface may not suit users seeking graphical file management
- Remote browsing is tied to AWS S3 and the AWS CLI

Our verdict on FileManagerTUI

FileManagerTUI, presented in the repository as fm-tui, is a Rust-based terminal file manager for navigating and managing local files. It is aimed at users who prefer keyboard-driven workflows, particularly Vim-style navigation, while still wanting visual context from a dual-pane file tree, live previews, and syntax highlighting. Official binaries are listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows, and the project is distributed under the MIT License. Core file actions include creating, renaming, deleting, copying, cutting, pasting, undoing, multi-selecting, and processing batches of files.

Its strongest area is the concentration of editing and navigation tools inside one terminal interface. A fuzzy finder and inline directory filtering support quick movement, while the preview system covers syntax-highlighted content, Jupyter notebooks, and large files. The embedded PTY terminal uses VT100 emulation, and the inline editor includes syntax highlighting, undo and redo, and find-and-replace. Configurable themes and TOML-based configuration add control for users who want to shape the interface around an established terminal workflow.

The platform and ecosystem fit are broad for a terminal application: FileManagerTUI supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with AWS S3 and AWS CLI integrations for read-only bucket browsing. That makes it useful for local file management with a defined path into AWS-hosted files, but remote access is narrower than local operations and does not provide the same management scope as its filesystem tools. Choose FileManagerTUI if Vim-style controls, previews, an embedded terminal, and an inline editor matter more than a graphical interface. Users who need writable S3 management or a primarily graphical file manager should choose an alternative.

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FileManagerTUI pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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FileManagerTUI fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Dual-pane layout	Yes
Linux support	Yes
macOS support	Yes
Windows support	Yes
Preview pane	Yes
Remote file access	Yes
Archive support	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: AWS S3, AWS CLI
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

FileManagerTUI integrations

FileManagerTUI lists 2 integrations on its own site.

AWS S3
AWS CLI

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