Open Source Self-Hosted Utility

Elio

Snappy terminal file manager with rich previews and inline images

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Primary use case: Snappy terminal file manager with rich previews and inline images
Best for: Utility — File Manager, TUI
Stack: Kitty Graphics, Makefile, ratatui, rust
Access: Open source · Self-hosted

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https://github.com/elio-fm/elio

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https://github.com/elio-fm/elio

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https://github.com/elio-fm/elio

About this tool

Elio is a snappy terminal file manager featuring rich previews, inline images, and bulk actions. It includes a three pane layout for efficient navigation, trash management, and shell integration for a modern CLI experience.

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Features

Features a three pane layout showing places, files, and previews side by side.
Supports inline image rendering and rich previews for multiple file formats.
Includes trash management and shell integration for seamless directory navigation.