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nnn

Full-featured terminal file manager that's tiny, nearly zero-config, and incredibly fast. Includes disk analysis, batch rename, plugins, and works across Linux, macOS, BSD, and more.

nnn is a full-featured terminal file manager designed for speed and efficiency. It's tiny (typically around 100KB), uses less than 3.5MB of resident memory, and requires virtually no configuration to get started.

Key capabilities include:

  • File management: Create, rename, duplicate, delete, copy, move, and archive files and directories with ease
  • Search and navigation: Instant filtering with search-as-you-type, fuzzy matching, regex support, and jump-to-entry functionality
  • Disk analysis: Built-in disk usage analyzer with block and apparent size options
  • Batch operations: Rename multiple files at once, cross-directory selection, and range selection
  • Extensibility: Rich plugin ecosystem for live previews, mounting disks, file diffing, and more
  • Multiple modes: Light mode, detailed view, disk usage analyzer, and file picker modes
  • Smart workflows: Type-to-navigate mode, contexts (tabs/workspaces), bookmarks, sessions, and remote mounts via sshfs or rclone
  • Integration: Works with (neo)vim plugins, supports clipboard sync, desktop openers, and custom commands

Performance-focused design means disk-IO sensitivity, no floating-point operations, and minimal screen refreshes. Privacy-aware with no unconfirmed data collection. Runs on Raspberry Pi, Termux (Android), Linux, macOS, BSD, Haiku, Cygwin, and WSL across any desktop environment or CLI-only setup. The tool uses sensible defaults while remaining fully hackable—compile in or out features based on your needs.

Features

Plugin systemRemote SSH supportScriptableTrue color

Shell features

POSIX compatible

Media

Pros

4
  • Extremely fast and responsive performance
  • Minimal resource usage (memory, disk)
  • Highly configurable and extensible via plugins
  • Works across a wide range of operating systems and environments

Cons

1
  • Steeper learning curve compared to simpler file managers

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