A Linux port of FAR Manager v2, a powerful file manager and terminal multiplexer for Unix-like systems.
far2l is a Linux port of FAR Manager v2, a dual-pane file manager and terminal multiplexer originally for Windows. It provides a keyboard-driven interface for efficient file operations, remote file access via plugins, and scripting support, bridging the gap between Windows FAR users and Unix-like systems.
System administrators, developers, and power users familiar with FAR Manager on Windows who want a native Linux alternative, or Unix users seeking a keyboard-centric, plugin-extensible file manager.
far2l offers the full FAR Manager experience on Linux with native performance, multiple UI backends (GUI/TTY), and a rich plugin ecosystem for remote file access, archives, and scripting, all while maintaining cross-platform compatibility.
Linux port of FAR v2
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Includes plugins like NetRocks for remote file access (SFTP, SMB, etc.), colorer for syntax highlighting, and multiarc for archive handling, extending functionality beyond basic file management as listed in the README.
Supports GUI (wxWidgets), TTY with X11, and plain TTY modes with automatic downgrade, adapting to desktop or server environments as detailed in the UI Backends section.
Works on Linux, macOS, and BSD with packages for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora, and via Docker, ensuring broad system support as highlighted in the installation notes.
Prioritizes keyboard-driven interface inherited from FAR Manager, ideal for power users who rely on shortcuts, with extensive terminal integration for advanced workflows.
Full functionality requires installing multiple optional libraries (e.g., for plugins and UI backends), complicating initial configuration and increasing system footprint.
Only valid translations are English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarussian, as noted in Known Issues, which may exclude non-English speakers from full usability.
Labeled as BETA VERSION with a warning 'Use on your own risk!', indicating potential bugs or instability that might deter use in critical environments.
far2l is an open-source alternative to the following products: