QtFM

QtFM: Lightweight File Manager for Linux/Unix

QtFM is a lightweight file manager for Linux/Unix with a user interface based on the Qt framework. It provides standard file management functionality like moving, copying, deleting files and folders, and allows browsing local and remote filesystems.

What is QtFM?

QtFM is a file manager application designed for the Linux/Unix operating system. It provides a graphical user interface for managing files and folders on local storage as well as remote file servers.

QtFM utilizes the Qt framework for its user interface, allowing it to integrate well with Qt-based desktop environments like KDE Plasma. The interface is designed to be simple and lightweight while still providing extensive functionality expected from a modern file manager.

Key features of QtFM include:

• Filesystem browsing for local drives and removable media
• Support for browsing remote filesystems using protocols like FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, and WebDAV
• Basic file management operations like copy, move, rename, delete, create folders, change permissions
• Thumbnail previews for image files and document types
• Customizable interface with support for themes and plugins
• Tabbed browsing for opening multiple folders
• File searching based on name and metadata
• Archive support for creating and extracting ZIP/TAR files

QtFM aims to balance simplicity and functionality for a file manager. It uses minimal system resources compared to more full-featured alternatives, making it a good choice for older or lightweight Linux systems.

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