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Midnight Commander vs superfile
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| Fact | Midnight Commander | superfile |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Go |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 1k | 24k |
| Latest | 4.8.33 | v1.6.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-16 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
superfile replaces Midnight Commander. Alternatives to Midnight Commander →
PartialTerminal file manager with multiple panels and a modern interface.
Midnight Commander
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superfile
- v1.6.02026-06-07This release focuses on preview reliability, richer file metadata, configurable sidebar behavior, and a refreshed websi…
- v1.6.0-rc12026-05-27bashpre-release
- v1.5.02026-01-13This release brings major new features, including video and PDF preview support, multi-column file panels, and configur…
- v1.5.0-rc12026-01-03MacOS/Linuxpre-release
- v1.4.1-rc2025-12-21MacOS/Linuxpre-release
Midnight Commander
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superfile
✓ signed The latest release, v1.6.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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