A Vim-Style File Manager: vifm
Browse and operate on files with vi keybindings and two panes.
Run vifm to open the vi-like file manager; use hjkl to move and : for commands.
01Command
Command
$ vifm02What it does
vifm brings vi's modal editing feel to file management: hjkl navigation, visual selection with v, and a command-line mode for operations such as :copy or :delete. It supports tabs, marks and file previews, and is ideal if you already live in vim.
03Risk
!Warning: Delete commands follow your trash settings; confirm before running bulk deletions.
04Undo
✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.
05Sources
- Debian package: vifmEvidence: Installs vifm, a vi-like file manager with two panes.
- Vifm — vi-like file managerEvidence: Official site documenting keybindings and configuration.
Last verified: 2026-09-20 · Category: Files & Folders
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