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lf (file manager) vs ptpython

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

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.

terminalfile-managerlightweightfastcustomizableuserfriendlygo-language
ptpython

ptpython

Development

ptpython is an advanced Python REPL (read-evaluate-print loop). It offers features like syntax highlighting, autocompletion, multiline editing, and vim/emacs key bindings. It aims to provide a rich interactive environment for Python programmers.

replreadlineautocompletionsyntax-highlighting