# clifm
> Shell-like, non-curses terminal file manager written in C

## Summary
Shell-like terminal file manager that operates with commands instead of TUI panels

## Capabilities
- Manage files with shell-like commands
- Fast and lightweight operation
- Extensible with plugins and scripts
- Built-in search and filter
- Bookmarks and trash support

## When to Use
- When you prefer a shell-like file management approach
- When you want an extremely lightweight file manager

## When NOT to Use
- When you prefer visual TUI file managers

## Related Tools
- [xplr](/tools/xplr) (complementary)
- [rnr](/tools/rnr) (complementary)
- [hunter](/tools/hunter) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/clifm
