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fman · v1.7.3 • auto-updates
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Dual-pane file manager
brew install --cask fman 10
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Install trend
Trust Score 9/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026fman is a dual-pane file manager tailored for programmers, offering customization and modern features. It benefits power users and developers needing a flexible file management tool.
It functions as a dual-pane file manager with a focus on customization.
Maturity: Actively maintained with regular updates, though it has a high number of open issues.
Community: Hacker News shows significant initial interest, particularly from a 2017 Show HN post. Reddit discussions are limited but indicate some community engagement.
Pros
- + Highly customizable interface
- + Cross-platform support
- + Regular updates and active maintenance
- + Auto-update feature
- + Tailored for developers
Cons
- - High number of open issues
- - Not open-source
Community Mentions
hackernews
Sep 2024 Fman Build System
hackernews
hackernews
reddit
reddit
Apr 2017 Why fman isn't open source
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown