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far2l · v2.8.0
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8.0
Unix fork of FAR Manager v2
brew install --cask far2l -
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2.8.06mo ago2.7.0→2.8.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Far2l is a Unix-based file manager inspired by FAR Manager, offering advanced features like plugins and scripting. It's ideal for developers and power users seeking a robust file management solution.
Far2l is a file manager with features such as plugins, scripting, and command-line integration, designed for Unix and macOS environments.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained with recent commits and a strong GitHub presence, though it has a large number of open issues.
Community: Hacker News mentions are positive but not frequent, with no discussion on Reddit.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Rich feature set including plugins and scripting
- + Active development and open-source nature
Cons
- - No automatic updates
- - High number of open issues
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