spf

spf [options] [path...]

spf (Superfile) is a modern terminal file manager with a focus on aesthetics and usability. It provides a multi-panel interface for efficient file navigation and operations, supporting keyboard-driven workflows similar to vim.
The interface displays file listings with icons (requires Nerd Font), metadata previews, and supports multiple panels for working across directories simultaneously. Operations include copying, moving, renaming, deleting files, and creating new files and directories.
Key navigation uses vim-style bindings by default: h/j/k/l for movement, y to copy, p to paste, d to delete, and enter to open. Press > to open the command prompt for SPF-specific commands like split to open additional panels.
Configuration files control hotkeys, themes, and behavior. Files are stored in ~/.config/superfile/ on Linux and macOS. Themes and border styles are fully customizable.

-c, --config-file path

Use a custom configuration file instead of the default

Display version information

Show help message

Print paths of all configuration files

~/.config/superfile/config.toml

Main configuration file controlling keybindings, default sort order, display options, and panel behavior.

Theme configuration defining colors, border styles, and icon settings.

Custom keybinding overrides for navigation and file operations.

Superfile requires a Nerd Font to display file and directory icons correctly. Windows support is partial. The default keybindings may conflict with existing terminal shortcuts; a vim-specific configuration is available for vim/nvim users.

Superfile was created by yorukot and first released in 2024. Written in Go using the Bubble Tea framework for terminal UI, it was designed as a modern, visually appealing alternative to traditional file managers like ranger, mc, and nnn.

ranger(1), mc(1), nnn(1), lf(1), vifm(1)