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GPL-3.0-onlyEligibility checkedmacOSWindowsLinuxv1.6.2-1 · 1.3k ★ · pushed Aug 18, 2026
A cross-platform, open-source two-panel file manager
Metadata checked Aug 18, 2026
Why this pick
Hand-curated legacy mapping for Commander One, imported without rewriting its original editorial content.
muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface reminiscent of classics like Norton Commander and Total Commander.
Key capabilities
- 01Dual-pane file browser
- 02Support for archives and remote filesystems
- 03Keyboard-driven UI
- 04Cross-platform Java app
Caveats
- Awaiting the monthly three-candidate Luna/Max research pass.
Screenshots
Evidence sources (10)
- muCommander repositorySource available ·
- GitHub REST repository APISource available ·
- Latest GitHub releaseRelease ·
- Latest macOS release assetFree at review time ·
- Project homepageWebsite ↗ ·
- muCommander LICENSELicense ·
- muCommander GitHub releases and nightly maintenance activityRelease ·
- Official muCommander logoScreenshots ·
- Official muCommander product screenshotScreenshots ·
- muCommander LICENSE fileLicense ·
Specifications, side by side
| Attribute | 1 · muCommander |
|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Status | Checked |
| Version | v1.6.2-1 |
| Stars | 1.3k |
| Last push | |
| Caveats | 1 |
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