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Midnight Commander vs Vifm
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| Fact | Midnight Commander | Vifm |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C |
| Licence | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 1k | 3.3k |
| Latest | 4.8.33 | v0.14.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-17 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 56 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Vifm replaces Midnight Commander. Alternatives to Midnight Commander →
PartialTerminal file manager with two panes and vi keys.
Midnight Commander
unsigned The latest release, 4.8.33, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Vifm
✓ signed The latest release, v0.14.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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