Atilgan is a fast, lightweight, and modern file manager for Linux, meticulously crafted using the Go programming language and the GTK4 toolkit with Libadwaita. It offers a clean, keyboard-centric interface that focuses on a seamless navigation experience without unnecessary bloat.
The fastest way to install Atilgan on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and their derivatives:
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MrSametBurgazoglu/AtilganFileManager/main/install.sh | shThe script automatically handles dependencies (GTK4, Libadwaita) and sets up your application menu.
Atilgan isn't just for browsing; it's for seeing. Our built-in previewer supports:
- Code & Text: Syntax highlighting for hundreds of languages with internal search (Ctrl+F).
- Images & Graphics: High-quality previews with metadata display.
- Media: Integrated video and audio playback.
- Documents: PDF and Office document previews (requires
poppler-utils/unoconv). - Smart Directories: View image folders as a Gallery Grid or a detailed list.
Designed for speed, Atilgan allows you to manage your files without leaving the home row:
- Instant Search: Toggle search with
Ctrl+Fand navigate results instantly. - Power Navigation: Use
Arrow Keysfor deep diving andShift + [Letter]to jump to specific files. - Quick Actions: Open a terminal in your current path with a single click or menu action.
- Dual View Modes: Toggle between detailed lists and visual grids.
- Trash with Restoration: Preview trashed items with their original path and date, and restore them with one click.
- Tagging System: Organize files across your system with custom color-coded tags.
- Breadcrumb Pathbar: Interactive pathbar for fast jumping between parent folders.
- Multi-Tab Workspace: Open multiple directories in tabs to manage complex file operations.
- Libadwaita: Follows the latest GNOME design patterns for a native "Adaptive" look.
- Go & GTK4: Blazing fast performance with modern memory safety.
- Customizable: Toggle hidden files, adjust sorting (Name, Time, Size, Type), and more.
Download native packages from the GitHub Releases page.
| Platform | Format | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu / Debian / Mint | .deb |
Download latest |
| Fedora / RHEL | .rpm |
Download latest |
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/MrSametBurgazoglu/AtilganFileManager.git
cd AtilganFileManager
# Install and build
make build
sudo make install| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl + R |
Rename selected item |
Ctrl + F |
Search in current folder |
Ctrl + C/X/V |
Copy / Cut / Paste |
Space |
Open Quick Preview |
Ctrl + T |
New Tab |
Ctrl + H |
Show all shortcuts |
Left/Right |
Back / Forward (Into Folder) |
Contributions are welcome! Whether it's a bug report, a new feature idea, or a translation, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
Atilgan is released under the GPL-3.0 License. See the LICENSE file for details.