dolphin
Manage files and browse directories graphically
TLDR
Launch the file manager
Open specific directories
Open with specific files or directories selected
Open a new window
Open specific directories in split view
Launch the daemon (only required to use the D-Bus interface)
Display help
SYNOPSIS
dolphin [path]...
PARAMETERS
path
Open Dolphin in the specified directory or directories.
--help
Show help about Dolphin and exit.
--help-all
Show all options and exit.
--help-kde
Show KDE specific options and exit.
-v, --version
Display version information and exit.
--author
Show author information.
--license
Show license information.
--desktopfile
The base file name of the desktop entry for this application.
DESCRIPTION
Dolphin is the default file manager for the KDE Plasma desktop environment. It's a graphical application used to browse, locate, view, and manage files on a computer. Dolphin offers a user-friendly interface for performing common file operations such as creating, copying, moving, deleting, and renaming files and directories. It also provides features like tabbed browsing, split view, network browsing (e.g., Samba shares, SFTP), and integration with various KDE technologies like KIO slaves for handling different network protocols. Dolphin emphasizes ease of use and customization, allowing users to tailor the appearance and behavior to their preferences. It's a versatile tool for both novice and advanced users managing their files within the KDE ecosystem and beyond.
CONFIGURATION
Dolphin is highly configurable via its settings dialog. Users can customize the appearance, behavior, and view modes to suit their needs.
SERVICE MENUS
Dolphin supports service menus, which are context menu extensions that provide additional actions for files and directories. These menus can be extended through plugins.
KIO SLAVES
Dolphin leverages KIO slaves to access files and resources using various protocols (e.g., HTTP, FTP, SFTP) in a transparent manner.
SEE ALSO
konqueror(1), kde(7)