# yorukot/superfile

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## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/yorukot/superfile
- Homepage: https://superfile.dev
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/yorukot-superfile.md

## Topics

`bubbletea` `cli` `file-manager` `filemanager` `filesystem` `golang` `hacktoberfest` `linux-app` `terminal-app` `terminal-based` `tui`

## Description

Superfile is a keyboard-driven file manager designed for terminal environments. It provides a workspace for browsing, organizing, and manipulating local file systems through a multi-pane interface that supports standard file operations, directory navigation, and real-time fuzzy search.

The application distinguishes itself through a modular architecture that allows for extensive customization of the user interface, including themes, icon sets, and layout dimensions. Users can define custom keyboard shortcuts, map file extensions to specific applications, and integrate external tools or scripts via a plugin system. It also facilitates productivity by enabling the execution of shell commands and the integration of external text editors directly within the terminal session.

Beyond core file management, the tool includes capabilities for displaying file metadata and rendering image previews. The workspace can be organized using flexible layouts that allow for splitting and switching focus between multiple panels and sidebars. The application maintains its environment through automated update notifications and configurable terminal session settings.

## Tags

### Business & Productivity Software

- [Terminal File Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/terminal-file-managers.md) — Functions as a keyboard-driven file management interface optimized for terminal environments with multi-pane support.
- [External Editor Integrations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/terminal-file-managers/external-editor-integrations.md) — Integrates with preferred external text editors for file manipulation directly from the terminal. ([source](https://superfile.dev/getting-started/tutorial))

### Development Tools & Productivity

- [File Explorers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/file-explorers.md) — Provides a terminal-based file explorer for browsing and manipulating local file systems with modular configuration.
- [Terminal Productivity Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/terminal-productivity-tools.md) — Acts as a comprehensive terminal productivity workspace integrating file management, shell execution, and editor workflows.
- [Directory Navigators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/directory-navigators.md) — Facilitates rapid directory navigation and context switching using keyboard shortcuts and smart jump tools. ([source](https://superfile.dev/list/plugin-list))
- [File System Operations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/file-system-operations.md) — Enables standard file system operations including creating, renaming, copying, moving, and deleting files and folders. ([source](https://superfile.dev/getting-started/tutorial))
- [Fuzzy Search Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/fuzzy-search-tools.md) — Provides real-time fuzzy matching for rapid file system navigation and discovery.
- [Terminal UI Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/terminal-ui-frameworks.md) — Renders complex terminal-based layouts and interactive widgets using character-based drawing primitives.
- [Custom Command Execution](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/custom-command-execution.md) — Provides a dedicated command prompt for executing arbitrary shell commands within the current directory. ([source](https://superfile.dev/getting-started/tutorial/))
- [Plugin Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/plugin-systems.md) — Provides a modular plugin system for integrating external tools and custom commands. ([source](https://superfile.dev/configure/enable-plugin))
- [File Handling Configurations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/file-handling-configurations.md) — Maps file extensions to custom applications and defines default editors for various file types. ([source](https://superfile.dev/configure/superfile-config/))

### Operating Systems & Systems Programming

- [Keyboard Shortcut Mappings](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/terminal-command-line-environments/terminal-interface-systems/terminal-emulation/configuration-workflow-tools/keyboard-shortcut-mappings.md) — Enables mapping custom key combinations to terminal commands and file operations. ([source](https://superfile.dev/configure/custom-hotkeys))
- [Terminal Workflow Customizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/terminal-command-line-environments/terminal-management/terminal-workflow-customizations.md) — Allows extensive customization of keyboard shortcuts, visual themes, and external editor integrations within the terminal environment.

### System Administration & Monitoring

- [Multi-Pane Terminal Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/multi-pane-terminal-managers.md) — Supports multi-pane layouts and sidebars for organizing directory views and system metadata directly in the terminal.

### Software Engineering & Architecture

- [Plugin Architectures](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/integration-extensibility/extensibility/plugin-architectures.md) — Supports extending core functionality through dynamically loaded plugins and external scripts.
- [User Interface Customizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/application-lifecycle-management/runtime-control-and-customization/user-interface-customizations.md) — Supports extensive visual customization including themes, icon sets, and layout dimensions. ([source](https://superfile.dev/))
- [Declarative Configurations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/declarative-configurations.md) — Uses structured configuration files to define application state, themes, and keybindings.

### User Interface & Experience

- [Fuzzy](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/search-filters/fuzzy.md) — Implements real-time fuzzy matching to locate specific files and directories within the terminal interface. ([source](https://superfile.dev/getting-started/tutorial/))
- [Workspace Layouts](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/workspace-layouts.md) — Organizes the workspace through split panels, sidebars, and configurable layout arrangements. ([source](https://superfile.dev/getting-started/tutorial/))
- [Terminal Image Renderers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/file-previewers/terminal-image-renderers.md) — Displays image files directly within the terminal interface. ([source](https://superfile.dev/getting-started/image-preview))
