captains-deck
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Description:
Dual-pane file manager inspired by Norton Commander
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.2.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Jan 24, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: file-manager productivity commander-clone system-utilities ssh
Install: brew install --cask captains-deck
About:
Captains Deck is a dual-pane file manager for macOS that revives the classic Norton Commander interface. It provides efficient keyboard-driven navigation, built-in file operations, and a terminal panel for managing local and remote systems directly.
Key Features:
  • Dual-pane file management interface
  • Keyboard-driven navigation and shortcuts
  • Integrated terminal/SSH client
  • Built-in file viewer and editor
  • Support for remote servers (SFTP, FTP)
Use Cases:
  • Efficiently managing and transferring files between local directories
  • System administration tasks requiring simultaneous local and remote file access
Alternatives:
  • Midnight Commander – Terminal-based, cross-platform TUI file manager
  • ForkLift – Commercial macOS dual-pane file manager with more GUI polish
Version History
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Feb 16, 2026 9:51am 1.2.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 365f01cd
Feb 16, 2026 1:02am 1.2.4 0 VERSION_BUMP bd43f4a5
Feb 13, 2026 9:47am 1.2.3 0 VERSION_BUMP c9a602e4
Feb 9, 2026 1:03am 1.2.2 0 VERSION_BUMP b6f7d24c
Feb 6, 2026 12:49pm 1.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP ca104563
Feb 3, 2026 12:49pm 1.2.0 0 VERSION_BUMP cf2b5733
Jan 31, 2026 9:44am 1.1.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 1525dcae
Jan 30, 2026 6:50am 1.1.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 1ac95ac7
Jan 29, 2026 9:48pm 1.1.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 415c8c5a
Jan 29, 2026 9:52am 1.1.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 5da94458
Jan 28, 2026 12:51pm 1.1.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 0d3bd6c3
Jan 27, 2026 3:50pm 1.1.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 16fbef57
Jan 27, 2026 9:55am 1.1.3 0 VERSION_BUMP b3a4d38c
Jan 26, 2026 12:53pm 1.1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 3ef654dc
Jan 25, 2026 12:48pm 1.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 35f9d548
Jan 24, 2026 9:41pm 1.0.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c3712e2
Jan 24, 2026 6:38am 1.0.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 4f5ec0de