dfm

Tiny, dependency-free terminal file manager with vim-like keybindings and no dynamic memory allocation.

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dfm (Dylan's File Manager) is a terminal file manager built for minimal resource usage, with a tiny binary size, no dynamic memory allocation, and no dependencies beyond POSIX/libc. It offers vim-like keybindings, inline image previews, bookmarks, and bulk rename, configured entirely at compile time. It's aimed at terminal users who want a fast, lightweight file manager without runtime overhead.

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