Holos Commander — A terminal based alternative to Total…

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Holos Commander brings the classic two-panel file management experience to the terminal. Designed for keyboard enthusiasts, it allows seamless browsing, searching, and moving of files across local directories and remote hosts. Enjoy robust features like tabbed panels and a built-in shell, making it an essential tool for efficient file management on Linux and macOS.

Holos Commander is a keyboard-centric file manager designed to enhance productivity in terminal environments. Inspired by the classic Total Commander, it offers dual-pane navigation for seamless file management across local directories, archives, and remote servers.

Key Features:

Two-Pane Interface: Navigate effortlessly with source and destination panels visible side by side. Utilize tabs to manage up to nine directories per panel and benefit from familiar function keys to execute common tasks such as copying and moving files.
Advanced Archive Handling: Access and manipulate ZIP, 7z, RAR, and TAR files as though they were standard folders. Holos automatically recognizes file types based on content rather than extensions, ensuring flexibility.
Remote Connections: Connect to servers via SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SMB2/3, S3, or WebDAV. Browse, view, and transfer files through the same intuitive interface used for local operations, with saved passwords securely stored in the system’s keyring.
Integrated File Viewer: Experience a built-in streaming viewer that allows for real-time inspection of large files, logs, and even database contents without overload. Switch easily between text and hex views, with syntax highlighting for various file types.
Comprehensive Search Capability: Perform name and content searches spanning local folders, remote connections, and archives. Utilize regular expressions and customizable search masks for precise results.
Git Integration: View file status and commit history directly without invoking external processes. Various Git functionalities enable quick comparisons and tracking changes within the file manager.
Customizable Theme and Interface: Holos includes 21 built-in themes that can be tailored to fit user preferences. Users can configure key bindings for a personalized workflow experience.

Getting Started

To initiate Holos Commander, a user can run the following command in their terminal:

npx holos-installer
hcmd

Users can navigate their file system with arrow keys, use function keys for actions, and configure settings to suit their workflow. It is designed for efficient file management in Linux and macOS environments, supporting x86_64 and arm64 architectures.

Holos Commander brings a modernized file management system to the terminal, enhancing efficiency while preserving the familiar structure of classic applications. Explore the complete feature list and start managing files with ease.