Zeta

Spec sheet

What it does

Zeta is a dual-pane terminal file manager for developers, built in Rust.Read 3 Oct 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Support

The maker invites users to report issues and provide feedback through GitHub.Read 3 Oct 2026 · tzero86.github.io

License

The project is released under the MIT License.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Archive browsing

The file manager can browse ZIP, tar.gz, tar.bz2, and tar.xz archives as virtual filesystems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Archive support

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Customization

Users can choose among built-in themes, rebind keys, select icon modes, and configure Zeta with TOML.Read 3 Oct 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Dual-pane layout

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Editor and preview

The embedded editor provides syntax highlighting, undo and redo, search, and a live Markdown preview.Read 3 Oct 2026 · tzero86.github.io

File management

It supports side-by-side or stacked panes, file operations, batch marking, and four independent workspaces.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Git integration

It displays branch and file status indicators and includes a built-in Git diff viewer.Read 3 Oct 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Integrated terminal

Zeta opens a native shell in an embedded terminal, with documented support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Intended audience

The maker describes Zeta as a keyboard-first, dual-pane file manager for developers, inspired by Norton Commander.Read 3 Oct 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Linux support

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · tzero86.github.io

macOS support

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Platform limit

The official site documents Linux and Windows, and says Windows 10 version 1809 or later is required for the embedded terminal.Read 3 Oct 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Preview pane

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Remote file access

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · tzero86.github.io

SSH and SFTP

It connects to remote filesystems using passwords, key files, or SSH Agent authentication and supports remote file operations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · tzero86.github.io

SSH security

Zeta verifies SSH host keys against known_hosts and presents fingerprints for manual trust on first connection.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Updates

Zeta can check GitHub releases for updates at startup, with the checks configurable and enabled by default.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Windows support

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · tzero86.github.io

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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