COSMIC Files is a file manager designed for the COSMIC desktop environment.

The software offers grid and list views, tabbed browsing, file previews, archive handling and access to local and network storage. It can also manage files and mounted drives displayed on the COSMIC desktop.

This is free and open source software.

• Grid and list views.
• Tabbed browsing and multiple windows.
• Copy, move, rename, delete and restore files and directories.
• Create new files and directories.
• Search the current directory and its subdirectories.
• Sort items by name, modification time or size.
• Display hidden files and list directories before files.
• Gallery preview.
• Create and extract archives.
• Pause and resume file operations.
• View operation progress and history.
• Recent files and custom sidebar locations.
• Trash management.
• Connect to network storage using AFP, FTP, NFS, SMB, SFTP and WebDAV.
• Mount and eject storage devices.
• View file metadata, calculate checksums and change permissions.
• Open directories in a terminal.
• Light, dark and desktop-matched themes.
• Configurable desktop icons, sizing and spacing.

Website: github.com/pop-os/cosmic-files
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Developer: System76
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

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