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Developer ToolsAlternative to FinderAlternative to Midnight CommanderAlternative to Ranger

nnn

Tiny, lightning-fast, and highly extensible terminal file manager in C.

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LicenseBSD-2-Clause
GitHub stars18.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Fast File ManagerCliCTerminal File ManagerProductivityDisk Usage
Overview

Why consider nnn?

nnn is a blazing fast terminal file manager written in C. Consuming less than 3.5MB of RAM, it features disk usage analysis (du mode), fuzzy search, batch renames, archive mounts, and a rich ecosystem of plugins.

Guided learning

Learn nnn by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of nnn

nnn delivers instant directory browsing on resource-constrained embedded systems and remote cloud instances with zero lag.

Installation

bash
1# Ubuntu/Debian
2sudo apt install nnn
3
4# macOS via Homebrew
5brew install nnn

nnn is licensed under the BSD-2-Clause License.

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nnn FAQs

nnn is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

nnn is listed under the BSD-2-Clause license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

nnn is listed as an alternative to Finder. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.