ranger ☆
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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
Version History
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Sep 11, 2024 12:06am 2 VERSION_BUMP de6c3bb2
Oct 6, 2023 6:33pm 2 VERSION_BUMP 02bb6959
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