Filestash From $50/mo · Free plan 9.4 Visit broot
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Broot is a command-line tool for navigating directories, finding files, and launching commands.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Platforms
- The installation page says Broot works on Linux, Mac, and Windows 10 or later; it notes that some systems may require compiling from source or using a third-party repository.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
- Free plan
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Support
- The project directs users to a Miaou chat room and GitHub issues for questions and bug reports.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
- License
- The GitHub repository lists the MIT license.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Client/server
- On Unix-like systems, Broot can accept commands from another process or return its current root, using Unix sockets.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
- Directory view
- It gives a compact directory overview and handles .gitignore and .ignore files to hide unwanted entries.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
- Dual-pane view
- YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · github.com
- File operations
- Built-in operations include moving, copying, removing, and creating directories, and users can add shortcuts.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
- Git integration
- The :gf command displays file statuses, the current branch, upstream commit position, and change statistics.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Maintainer
- Broot is developed by Denys Séguret, also known as Canop or dystroy, with more than 100 contributors.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
- Maker location
- Denys Séguret says he is French and lives in Lyon.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
- Navigation
- Users can search for a directory and return to the shell with that directory selected as the current location.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
- Optional integrations
- Optional compile features include clipboard and sixel support, and the documentation describes PDF and Office previews with transformers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
- Panels and preview
- Broot supports multiple panels and synchronized file previews; image display uses the Kitty graphics protocol in compatible terminals.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
- Search
- Search supports regular expressions, file content searches, and combined patterns with logical operators.Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
Plans and prices
Broot Free Free for all uses · available as precompiled binaries or installable from source Read 12 Oct 2026 · dystroy.org
Where Specifiction places it
- File Manager Software#55 of 1007.8
