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Captain's Deck

captains-deck · v1.4.4.4 • auto-updates

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Dual-pane file manager inspired by Norton Commander

Captain's Deck screenshot
brew install --cask captains-deck
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Trust Score 2/10
Open source +0
Active development +0
Licensed +0
Auto-updates +1
Not deprecated +1
New (<1yr) +0
Low installs +0

Version History

v1.4.4.4
2d ago1.4.4.31.4.4.4
3d ago1.4.4.21.4.4.3
4d ago1.4.4.11.4.4.2
11d ago1.4.41.4.4.1
11d ago1.4.2.51.4.4
12d ago1.4.2.21.4.2.5
13d ago1.4.2.11.4.2.2
15d ago1.4.21.4.2.1
15d ago1.4.11.4.2
16d ago1.4.01.4.1

+ 8 older versions

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Captain's Deck is a dual-pane file manager for macOS inspired by Norton Commander, offering a retro yet functional interface. It features keyboard shortcuts, quick navigation, and a minimalistic design, making it ideal for power users or those who prefer a nostalgic file management experience.

Provides a dual-pane file management interface with keyboard shortcuts and quick navigation tools.

Maturity: The app appears to be actively maintained, with auto-updates enabled, though its community traction is limited.

Community: Captain's Deck has received minimal attention on Hacker News, with brief mentions highlighting its nostalgic appeal and functionality but little sustained discussion.

Pros

  • + Dual-pane navigation reminiscent of classic file managers
  • + Keyboard shortcuts for power users
  • + Minimalistic and clean interface
  • + Open-source and actively maintained

Cons

  • - Lacks some modern file manager features
  • - Niche appeal may limit its broad adoption

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