RTFM
github.com
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- RTFM is a feature-rich terminal file manager written in pure Ruby.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Product
- RTFM is a feature-rich terminal file manager written in pure Ruby.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Intended users
- The README describes RTFM as suited to power users wanting SSH workflows, undo, AI integration, and a broad feature set.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Platforms
- The installation instructions list Ubuntu/Debian, Arch Linux derivatives, and macOS.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Integrations
- The project lists Git status, fzf fuzzy search, Navi command cheatsheets, and OpenAI among its integrations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Support
- The maker invites bug reports and feature requests through the GitHub issues page and code contributions through pull requests.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- License
- The repository identifies the license as Unlicense and describes the software as public domain.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Maker
- The repository names Geir Isene as author and links to his personal website.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- AI cost
- OpenAI API calls cost money; the README estimates typically $0.001–0.01 per request with gpt-4o-mini.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- AI features
- OpenAI integration provides file and directory descriptions and an interactive chat assistant.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- AI integration
- Its OpenAI integration provides file descriptions and interactive chat using an API key configured by the user.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- AI privacy
- The README says file contents are sent to OpenAI when the user invokes file analysis, and no data is sent unless the user presses the analysis or chat command.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Archive support
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Dual-pane layout
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Extensibility
- RTFM has a Ruby plugin system with a built-in manager that can enable or disable plugins live without restarting.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- File operations
- It supports bulk file operations, pattern-based bulk rename, optional trash with restore, and undo for common operations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Installation
- The README recommends installation with RubyGems and provides full-installation instructions for Ubuntu/Debian, Arch Linux, and macOS.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Linux support
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- macOS support
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Maker location
- Geir Isene's GitHub profile lists Oslo, Norway.Read 2 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Preview pane
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Previews
- It offers syntax-highlighted previews, inline terminal images, video thumbnails, and archive and document previews.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Remote access
- It supports browsing remote directories over SSH/SFTP, opening remote shells, and transferring files.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Remote file access
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Requirements
- The documented required dependencies are Ruby 2.7+, rcurses, and termpix; optional tools add features such as syntax highlighting and fuzzy finding.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Plans and prices
Free Free Unlicense public domain software · OpenAI API calls cost extra Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Where Specifiction places it
- File managers#6 of 298.6
- Terminal File Managers#13 of 298.2
