# nnn
> The unorthodox terminal file manager that's blazing fast

## Summary
A blazing-fast, minimal terminal file manager. Extremely resource-efficient, feature-packed through plugins, and fully keyboard-driven with POSIX compliance.

## Capabilities
- Ultra-fast directory navigation and file operations
- Plugin system for extended functionality
- Batch rename, bookmarks, and type-to-nav
- Disk usage analyzer and file previews via plugins

## When to Use
- Need a fast, keyboard-driven file manager
- Working on resource-constrained systems
- Want a minimal file manager with plugin extensibility

## When NOT to Use
- Prefer mouse-driven file management
- Want a feature-rich out-of-box experience without plugins

## Usage Patterns
### Launch file manager
```
nnn
```
Opens the file manager in the current directory

### Open with file preview
```
nnn -P p
```
Launches nnn with the preview plugin active

## Installation
- **homebrew**: `brew install nnn`
- **apt**: `sudo apt install nnn`
- **pacman**: `sudo pacman -S nnn`

## Related Tools
- [ranger](/tools/ranger) (alternative): ranger is feature-rich with preview; nnn is minimal and faster
- [broot](/tools/broot) (alternative): broot focuses on tree navigation; nnn is a full file manager

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