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A modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders.

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files-community/Files has 46k+ stars and 2.5k+ forks on GitHub, is written in C#, and was last pushed on Oct 18, 2026. Data as of . Signed-in members get hourly updates — create a free account.

Summary Information

Updated 40 minutes ago
Type:ApplicationCategory(s):Desktop & System UtilitiesProductivity & Business Apps
Added to GitGenius on August 31st, 2026
Created on January 4th, 2019
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 465 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 2,972
Total Stargazers: 46,066 (+1)
Total Subscribers: 416 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 1.3 hours
Mean response time: 15.5 days
90th percentile: 4.4 days
Tracked items: 3,173

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Maintainer activity

5 people did triage or write work on this repository in the last 12 months.

Counts unlabeled, assigned, unassigned, milestoned, demilestoned, locked, unlocked over the last 12 months. These are issue and pull request events that require triage or write permission. Commits and code review are not counted. labeled and renamed are excluded because GitHub issue forms record the issue author as the actor. Figures from October 18, 2026. This count is not comparable across projects: each project's automation decides which of these events a person emits. How this is counted.

How this project is maintained

Practically every issue opened in the past year has drawn a reply. 86% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. 67% of tracked open issues have had no activity in three months, so the open count overstates what is actively being worked. 83% of issues opened in the past year have been closed, leaving a working backlog. Three people close 91% of everything that gets resolved.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 440
New in 7 days: 11
Closed in 7 days: 8
Avg open age: 769 days
Stale 30+ days: 412
Stale 90+ days: 335

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 9
Closed in 7 days: 7
Comments in 7 days: 18
Events in 7 days: 36

Top labels

  • needs - additional info (629)
  • crash (166)
  • area - file operations (121)
  • good first issue (97)
  • needs - reproducing (97)
  • area - network drives (65)
  • area - context menu (62)
  • area - cloud drives (54)

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Detailed Description

Files is a modern file manager for Windows that helps users organize their files and folders.

Files addresses the need for a contemporary file manager on Windows by combining robust multitasking capabilities with features like file tagging and deep system integrations. The tool emphasizes an intuitive design built on the Fluent Design System and WinUI, leveraging the Windows App SDK to deliver a native experience. Its architecture supports both Microsoft Store and classic installer distributions, with a preview version available for early access to new features.

The project suits Windows users seeking an alternative to the built-in file manager, particularly those who value customization and power-user functionality. It works well for developers and general users who want deeper file organization capabilities and system integration. The tool is built and maintained by the open-source community, with installation available through the Microsoft Store or a classic installer.

Development activity shows consistent engagement with the community through multiple channels. The project maintains active issue tracking and pull request workflows, with clear contribution guidelines and a task board organized by size and priority to help new contributors find entry points. Localization efforts span multiple languages through a dedicated crowdsourcing platform. The team operates a Discord community server alongside GitHub-based development coordination and maintains a documentation site covering build instructions and contribution standards.