Midnight Commander: A Powerful Dual-Pane File Manager

2025-09-17

GNU Midnight Commander (mc) is a powerful, free, open-source, dual-pane file manager with a text-based interface. It lets you copy, move, delete files and directories, search for files, and even execute commands in a built-in subshell. mc supports various text interface libraries, allowing it to run in various environments, including regular consoles, X Window terminals, and over SSH connections. The easiest way to install mc is through your system's package manager. Comprehensive documentation and context-sensitive help (F1) are available.

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