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Zeta

Ch 127.0of 28 Terminal File Managers
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Dual-pane layoutYes
  4. 4Linux supportYes
  5. 5macOS supportYes
  6. 6Windows supportYes
  7. 7Preview paneYes
  8. 8Remote file accessYes
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Overview

Zeta is ranked #12 of 28 in terminal file managers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Zeta plans and pricing

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Zeta Free MIT-licensed terminal file manager · Linux and Windows binaries github.com · 3 Oct 2026

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Preview pane
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Facts

What it does
Zeta is a dual-pane terminal file manager for developers, built in Rust.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
File management
It supports side-by-side or stacked panes, file operations, batch marking, and four independent workspaces.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Editor and preview
The embedded editor provides syntax highlighting, undo and redo, search, and a live Markdown preview.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Integrated terminal
Zeta opens a native shell in an embedded terminal, with documented support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
SSH and SFTP
It connects to remote filesystems using passwords, key files, or SSH Agent authentication and supports remote file operations.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
SSH security
Zeta verifies SSH host keys against known_hosts and presents fingerprints for manual trust on first connection.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Git integration
It displays branch and file status indicators and includes a built-in Git diff viewer.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Archive browsing
The file manager can browse ZIP, tar.gz, tar.bz2, and tar.xz archives as virtual filesystems.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Customization
Users can choose among built-in themes, rebind keys, select icon modes, and configure Zeta with TOML.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Updates
Zeta can check GitHub releases for updates at startup, with the checks configurable and enabled by default.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
License
The project is released under the MIT License.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Support
The maker invites users to report issues and provide feedback through GitHub.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Platform limit
The official site documents Linux and Windows, and says Windows 10 version 1809 or later is required for the embedded terminal.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026
Intended audience
The maker describes Zeta as a keyboard-first, dual-pane file manager for developers, inspired by Norton Commander.tzero86.github.io · 3 Oct 2026

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