NSCommander

A dual-pane file manager for macOS inspired by Norton Commander. Built for the discerning minimalist.

About NSCommander

NSCommander brings the classic dual-pane file manager experience to modern macOS. Inspired by Norton Commander and similar orthodox file managers, it provides efficient keyboard-driven file management in a native SwiftUI application.

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Features

  • Dual Pane Layout - Side-by-side file browsing with resizable split view
  • Keyboard Navigation - Tab key switches between panes
  • File Operations - Copy, Move, Delete operations between panes
  • Extended Attributes - View xattr info for selected files
  • Integrated Terminal - Built-in zsh command line with history
  • Function Key Bar - Classic F3-F8 shortcuts at the bottom
  • Native Icons - Uses system file icons from NSWorkspace
  • Active Pane Highlight - Visual indication of the focused pane
Early NSCommander

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Tab Switch between left and right panes
  • Enter Open file or navigate into folder
  • Alt+F3 View file
  • F4 Edit file
  • F5 Copy to other pane
  • F6 Move to other pane
  • F7 Create new folder
  • F8 Delete (move to Trash)
  • Alt+F4 Exit application
NSCommander Beta