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Description:
File browser

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: file-manager terminal vim cli productivity

Install: brew install ranger

About:
Ranger is a terminal-based file manager with a minimalistic design and efficient keyboard-driven workflow. It uses vim-like keybindings for navigation and file operations, enabling rapid file management without leaving the command line. The tool provides a preview feature for various file types and supports custom scripts for extended functionality.

Key Features:

Vim-inspired keybindings for intuitive navigation
File previews with support for images, text, and archives
Highly customizable with Python scripts
Ranger Universal File Selector (rifle) for opening files
Multi-pane view for enhanced workflow

Use Cases:

System administrators managing servers via SSH
Developers organizing project files directly from the terminal
Power users seeking a keyboard-centric file management workflow

Alternatives:

Vifm – Similar vim-like interface but uses a different configuration language
Midnight Commander – Classic dual-pane interface, less focused on vim bindings and previews
nnn – Faster and lighter on resources, but lacks built-in previews

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