Modern Linux file manager focused on speed, productivity and elegant desktop workflows.
PrincessFinder reimagines the traditional file explorer by combining a clean interface, powerful file management tools and seamless integration with modern Linux development environments.
- Browse local folders
- Multiple navigation modes
- Breadcrumb navigation
- Drag & Drop
- Copy, Move, Rename and Delete
- Create files and folders
- Instant file search
- Real-time file updates
- Favorites
- Bookmarks
- Recent locations
- Clipboard operations
- Modern desktop interface
- Dockable sidebars
- Resizable panels
- Multiple tabs
- Light & Dark themes
- Split View (planned)
- Open folders directly in VS Code
- Launch terminal from the current directory
- Git-aware navigation (planned)
- Fast directory loading
- Lazy thumbnail generation
- Responsive interface
- Large folder optimization
- Python
- PySide6
- Qt6
- Linux
Filesystem
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Directory Scanner
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File Model
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Navigation Engine
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Qt Interface
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User Actions
- Split View
- Preview Panel
- Batch Rename
- Archive Browsing
- Git Integration
- SSH / SFTP Browser
- Plugin System
- Image Metadata Viewer
- Better Thumbnail Engine
- Custom Themes
- Layout Profiles
git clone https://github.com/princessnvidia/PrincessFinder.git
cd PrincessFinder
pip install -r requirements.txt
python princessfinder.pyPrincessFinder is built around a simple principle:
File management should feel effortless.
Instead of overwhelming users with unnecessary complexity, the application focuses on fast navigation, intuitive organization and developer-friendly workflows while remaining lightweight and fully open source.
The long-term vision is to create a modern Linux file manager that combines the elegance of commercial desktop applications with the flexibility and openness of the Linux ecosystem.
- Finder
- Dolphin
- Files (GNOME)
- Directory Opus
- Total Commander
- Path Finder
🚧 Active Development
MIT License