A console file manager with vi-style key bindings, a multi-column view, file previews, and the rifle file launcher.
17.4K941PythonGPL-3.0Well maintainedUpdated 2 months ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Midnight Commander (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Midnight Commander? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ranger/ranger | ★ 17.4K | GPL-3.0 | 2 months ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Midnight Commander?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Midnight Commander on Repolode are ranger.
- Which Midnight Commander alternative should I choose?
- ranger has the most GitHub stars and is released under GPL-3.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.
How this list is made: AI reads each project's documentation to match it with products it can replace, every project passes our quality screening, and the list is ranked by GitHub stars. Stars updated Nov 6, 2026. How Repolode works