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Midnight Commander vs ranger
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| Fact | Midnight Commander | ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Python |
| Licence | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1k | 17k |
| Latest | 4.8.33 | v1.9.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-18 | 2026-09-09 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
ranger replaces Midnight Commander. Alternatives to Midnight Commander →
PartialKeyboard-driven terminal file manager with a multi-column layout and previews instead of two panes.
Midnight Commander
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ranger
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Midnight Commander
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ranger
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