yorukot/superfile

Pretty fancy and modern terminal file manager

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Summary Information

Updated 37 minutes ago
Added to GitGenius on September 2nd, 2026
Created on March 19th, 2024
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 263 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 854
Total Stargazers: 23,122 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 73 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 16.5 hours
Mean response time: 32.7 days
90th percentile: 107.1 days
Tracked items: 462

How this project is maintained

Around half of the issues opened in the past year never receive a reply. 70% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. Work labelled "tech debt" is answered fastest, typically in under an hour, while "layout" waits about 4 days. 60% of tracked open issues have had no activity in three months, so the open count overstates what is actively being worked. Only 3% of issues opened in the past year have been closed.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 194
New in 7 days: 1
Closed in 7 days: 1
Avg open age: 331 days
Stale 30+ days: 175
Stale 90+ days: 113

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 1
Closed in 7 days: 1
Comments in 7 days: 0
Events in 7 days: 2

Top labels

  • bug (237)
  • enhancement (98)
  • idea (98)
  • layout (49)
  • pending release (41)
  • good first issue (38)
  • high priority (35)
  • OS-Windows (34)

Detailed Description

Superfile is a terminal file manager that provides a modern interface for navigating and managing files within the command line.

The tool addresses the need for an efficient, visually appealing file management experience in the terminal. Rather than relying on traditional command-line navigation, superfile offers a graphical interface within the terminal environment, combining the speed of keyboard-driven workflows with visual feedback that makes file operations more intuitive. Built in Go and leveraging the Bubbletea framework, it delivers responsive performance suitable for terminal-based workflows.

Superfile suits developers and system administrators who spend significant time in the terminal and want to move beyond basic command-line file operations without leaving their shell environment. It works well for projects where file management efficiency matters, such as development environments, server administration, or any workflow centered around terminal usage. The project positions itself as a modern alternative to traditional terminal file managers, emphasizing visual design and user experience alongside functionality.

Development activity on the project shows consistent engagement with regular commits addressing improvements and fixes. The maintainers respond to issues and pull requests, indicating active stewardship of the codebase. The project accepts community contributions, as evidenced by its participation in community-driven development initiatives. Updates flow steadily into the repository, suggesting the tool receives ongoing refinement rather than remaining static.