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GM Files vs lf (file manager)

A side-by-side look at GM Files and lf (file manager). For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GM Files

GM Files

File Management

GM Files is a file manager and viewer for the GNOME desktop environment. It allows users to easily browse, open, rename, move, copy and delete files and folders on their system. Some key features include multiple tab support, archives support, bulk rename, custom actions, and more.

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lf (file manager)

lf (file manager)

File Management

lf is a terminal file manager written in Go. It is lightweight, customizable, and aims to be fast and user-friendly. Some key features are native Go bindings, icons, previews, contextual color themes, plugins, and more.

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