lf

Lightweight terminal file manager written in Go, inspired by ranger.

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lf is a terminal-based file manager written in Go and inspired by ranger. It ships as a single dependency-free binary with fast startup, asynchronous file operations, and a client/server architecture for controlling multiple instances from shell commands. It's aimed at terminal-first users who want a fast, minimal, and scriptable file manager rather than a full GUI.

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