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nemo

Browse and manage files

TLDR

Open the current user home directory

$ nemo
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Open specific directories in separate windows
$ nemo [path/to/directory1 path/to/directory2 ...]
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Open specific directories in tabs
$ nemo --tabs [path/to/directory1 path/to/directory2 ...]
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Open a directory with a specific window size
$ nemo --geometry=[600]x[400] [path/to/directory]
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Close all windows
$ nemo --quit
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SYNOPSIS

nemo [OPTIONS] [PATH...]

PARAMETERS

--version
    Show the application's version.

--help
    Show help options.

--help-all
    Show all help options.

--quit
    Quit a running instance of Nemo.

--no-default-window
    Only perform requested actions which do not require a window.

--existing-window
    Only perform requested actions within an existing window.

--browser
    Open in browser mode.

--new-window
    Always open a new window.

--new-tab
    Open each requested folder in a new tab.

[PATH...]
    Paths to open (directories or files).

DESCRIPTION

Nemo is the file manager for the Cinnamon Desktop environment. It provides a user-friendly interface for navigating, managing, and organizing files and directories. Nemo offers a variety of features including: browse files with single click or double click, different views (icon, list, compact), configurable toolbar, support for extensions, tabbed browsing, split view and bookmark management.
Nemo allows users to copy, move, rename, and delete files, as well as create new folders. It also supports network shares, allowing users to access files on other computers. Nemo integrates with other Cinnamon Desktop environment features, like the system notifications and desktop icon management, providing a seamless user experience. You can use it to launch programs, or open files with the appropiate associated program. This versatility is made more useful by plugins.

EXTENSION SUPPORT

Nemo supports a variety of extensions that can add new features and functionality. These extensions can be installed from the Cinnamon Spices website or from third-party sources. Common extensions include tools for image manipulation, archive management, and cloud storage integration.

CUSTOMIZATION

Nemo is highly customizable. Users can change the appearance of the file manager by selecting different themes and icon sets. The toolbar can also be customized to include frequently used actions. Nemo's behavior, such as the default view and sorting order, can be configured through the preferences dialog.

SEE ALSO

cinnamon(1), thunar(1), dolphin(1), pcmanfm(1)

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