nnn

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 <h3 align="center">[<a
 href="https://github.com/jarun/nnn#features">Features</a>] [<a
 href="https://github.com/jarun/nnn#quickstart">Quickstart</a>] [<a
 href="https://github.com/jarun/nnn/tree/master/plugins#nnn-plugins">Plugins</a>] [<a
 href="https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki">Wiki</a>]</h3>
 
 `nnn` (_n³_) is a full-featured terminal file manager. It's tiny, nearly 0-config and [incredibly fast](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Performance).
 
 It is designed to be unobtrusive with smart workflows to match the trains of thought.
 
 `nnn` can analyze disk usage, batch rename, launch apps and pick files. The plugin repository has tons of plugins to extend the capabilities further e.g. [live previews](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Live-previews), (un)mount disks, find & list, file/dir diff, upload files. A [patch framework](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/tree/master/patches) hosts sizable user-submitted patches which are subjective in nature.
 
 Independent (neo)vim plugins - [nnn.vim](https://github.com/mcchrish/nnn.vim), [vim-floaterm nnn wrapper](https://github.com/voldikss/vim-floaterm#nnn) and [nnn.nvim](https://github.com/luukvbaal/nnn.nvim) (neovim exclusive).
 
 Runs on the Pi, [Termux](https://www.youtube.com/embed/AbaauM7gUJw) (Android), Linux, macOS, BSD, Haiku, Cygwin, WSL, across DEs or a strictly CLI env.
 
 [_(more use cases)_](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Basic-use-cases#the_nnn-magic)
 
 ## Features
 
 - Quality
   - Privacy-aware (no unconfirmed user data collection)
   - POSIX-compliant, follows Linux kernel coding style
   - Highly optimized, static analysis integrated code
 - Frugal
   - Typically needs less than 3.5MB resident memory
   - Works with 8 colors (and xterm 256 colors)
   - Disk-IO sensitive (few disk reads and writes)
   - No FPU usage (all integer maths, even for file size)
   - Minimizes screen refresh with fast line redraws
   - Tiny binary (typically around 100KB)
   - 1-column mode for smaller terminals and form factors
   - Hackable - compile in/out features and dependencies
 - Portable
   - Language-agnostic plugins
   - Static binary available (no need to install)
   - Minimal library deps, easy to compile
   - No config file, minimal config with sensible defaults
   - Plugin to backup configuration
   - Widely available on many packagers
   - Touch enabled, handheld-friendly shortcuts
   - Unicode support
 - Modes
   - Light (default), detail
   - Disk usage analyzer (block/apparent)
   - File picker, (neo)vim plugin
 - Navigation
   - Filter with automatic dir entry on unique match
   - *Type-to-nav* (turbo navigation/always filter) mode
   - Jump to an entry with visible relative offset
   - Contexts (_aka_ tabs/workspaces) with custom colors
   - Sessions, bookmarks, mark and visit a dir
   - Remote mounts (needs `sshfs`, `rclone`)
   - Familiar shortcuts (arrows, <kbd>~</kbd>, <kbd>-</kbd>, <kbd>@</kbd>), quick look-up
   - `cd` on quit (*easy* shell integration)
   - Proceed to next file on file open and selection
 - Search
   - Instant filtering with *search-as-you-type*
   - Fuzzy, regex (POSIX/PCRE2) and string (default) filters
   - Subtree search plugin to open or edit files
 - Sort
   - Ordered pure numeric names by default (visit `/proc`)
   - Case-insensitive version (_aka_ natural) sort
   - By name, access/change/mod (default) time, size, extn
   - Reverse sort
   - Directory-specific ordering
 - Mimes
   - Preview hovered files in FIFO-based previewer
   - Open with desktop opener or specify a custom opener
   - File-specific colors (or minimal _dirs in context color_)
   - Icons and Emojis support (customize and compile-in)
   - Plugin for image, video and audio thumbnails
   - Create, list, extract (to), mount (FUSE based) archives
   - Option to open all text files in `$EDITOR`
 - Convenience
   - Detailed file stats and mime information
   - Run plugins and custom commands with hotkeys
   - FreeDesktop compliant trash utility integration
   - Cross-dir file/all/range selection
   - Create (with parents), rename, duplicate files and dirs
   - Create new file or directory (tree) on startup
   - Batch renamer for selection or dir
   - List input stream of file paths from stdin or plugin
   - Copy (as), move (as), delete, archive, link selection
   - Easily copy, move paths in system clipboard to current dir
   - Dir updates, notification on `cp`, `mv`, `rm` completion
   - Copy file paths to system clipboard on select
   - Launch apps, run commands, spawn a shell, toggle exe
   - Access context paths/files at prompt or spawned shell
   - Lock terminal after configurable idle timeout
   - Capture and show output of a program in help screen
   - Basic support for screen readers and braille displays
 
 ## Quickstart
 
 1. [Install](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Usage) `nnn` and the dependencies you need.
 2. The desktop opener is default. Use `-e` to open text files in the terminal. Optionally [open detached](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Basic-use-cases#detached-text).
 3. Configure [`cd` on quit](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Basic-use-cases#configure-cd-on-quit).
 4. [Sync subshell `$PWD`](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Basic-use-cases#sync-subshell-pwd) to `nnn`.
 5. [Install plugins](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/tree/master/plugins#installation).
 6. Use `-x` to sync selection to clipboard, show notis on `cp`, `mv`, `rm` and set xterm title.
 7. For a CLI-only environment, set [`NNN_OPENER`](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Usage#configuration) to [`nuke`](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/blob/master/plugins/nuke). Use option `-c`.
 8. Bid `ls` goodbye! `alias ls='nnn -de'` :sunglasses:
 9. Visit the [Live previews](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Live-previews) and [Troubleshooting](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki/Troubleshooting) Wiki pages.
 
 Don't memorize! Arrows, <kbd>/</kbd>, <kbd>q</kbd> suffice. <kbd>Tab</kbd> creates and/or cycles contexts. <kbd>?</kbd> lists shortcuts.
 
 [![](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e93f7571-8b8d-4703-bef1-93fc804adf7d)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/-knZwdd1ScU)
 
 [![Wiki](https://img.shields.io/badge/RTFM-nnn%20Wiki-important?maxAge=2592000)](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/wiki)
 
 ## Videos
 
 - [nnn file manager on Termux (Android)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/AbaauM7gUJw)
 - [NNN File Manager](https://www.youtube.com/embed/1QXU4XSqXNo)
 - [This Week in Linux 114 - TuxDigital](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W9ja0DQjSY&t=2059s)
 - [nnn file manager basics - Linux](https://www.youtube.com/embed/il2Fm-KJJfM)
 - [I'M GOING TO USE THE NNN FILE BROWSER! 😮](https://www.youtube.com/embed/U2n5aGqou9E)
 - [NNN: Is This Terminal File Manager As Good As People Say?](https://www.youtube.com/embed/KuJHo-aO_FA)
 - [nnn - A File Manager (By Uoou, again.)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/cnzuzcCPYsk)
 
 ## Elsewhere
 
 - [AddictiveTips](https://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/navigate-linux-filesystem/)
 - [ArchWiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Nnn)
 - [FOSSMint](https://www.fossmint.com/nnn-linux-terminal-file-browser/)
 - [gHacks Tech News](https://www.ghacks.net/2019/11/01/nnn-is-an-excellent-command-line-based-file-manager-for-linux-macos-and-bsds/)
 - Hacker News [[1](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18520898)] [[2](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19850656)]
 - [It's FOSS](https://itsfoss.com/nnn-file-browser-linux/)
 - [Linux Format Issue 265; Manage files with nnn](https://linuxformat.com/archives?issue=265)
 - LinuxLinks [[1](https://www.linuxlinks.com/nnn-fast-and-flexible-file-manager/)] [[2](https://www.linuxlinks.com/bestconsolefilemanagers/)] [[3](https://www.linuxlinks.com/excellent-system-tools-nnn-portable-terminal-file-manager/)]
 - [Linux Magazine; FOSSPicks](https://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2017/205/FOSSPicks/(offset)/15)
 - [Make Tech Easier](https://www.maketecheasier.com/nnn-file-manager-terminal/)
 - [Opensource.com](https://opensource.com/article/22/12/linux-file-manager-nnn)
 - [Open Source For You](https://www.opensourceforu.com/2019/12/nnn-this-feature-rich-terminal-file-manager-will-enhance-your-productivity/)
 - [PCLinuxOS Magazine Issue June 2021](https://pclosmag.com/html/Issues/202106/page08.html)
 - [Suckless Rocks](https://suckless.org/rocks/)
 - [Ubuntu Full Circle Magazine Issue 135; Review: nnn](https://fullcirclemagazine.org/issue-135/)
 - [Using and Administering Linux: Volume 2: Zero to SysAdmin: Advanced Topics](https://books.google.com/books?id=MqjDDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA32)
 - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nnn_(file_manager))
 
 ## Developers
 
 - [Arun Prakash Jana](https://github.com/jarun) (Copyright © 2016-2026)
 - [0xACE](https://github.com/0xACE)
 - [Anna Arad](https://github.com/annagrram)
 - [KlzXS](https://github.com/KlzXS)
 - [Léo Villeveygoux](https://github.com/leovilok)
 - [Luuk van Baal](https://github.com/luukvbaal)
 - [NRK](https://codeberg.org/NRK)
 - [Sijmen J. Mulder](https://github.com/sjmulder)
 - and other contributors
 
 Visit the [Tracker](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/issues/1546) thread for a list of features in progress and anything up for grabs. Feel free to [discuss](https://github.com/jarun/nnn/discussions) new ideas or enhancement requests.