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ranger vs yazi
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| Fact | ranger | yazi |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 17k | 43k |
| Latest | v1.9.4 | v26.9.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-09 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 102 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 13 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
yazi replaces ranger. Alternatives to ranger →
Full replacementMiller columns and previews like ranger, with async I/O and Lua plugins instead of Python.
ranger
✓ signed The latest release, v1.9.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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yazi
✓ signed The latest release, v26.9.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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