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nnn manages files from a terminal interface, according to its project description.
About nnn
nnn (n³) is a full-featured, open-source terminal file manager built for low-resource use and unobtrusive operation. It has a typical binary size of ~150KB and uses less than 3.5MB of resident memory, and runs on Linux, macOS, Android, BSD, Haiku, Cygwin, WSL, and Termux. It supports core file management tasks including disk usage analysis, batch renaming, file selection, and app launching, with a plugin ecosystem for extended functionality like live previews, disk mounting, and file diffing. The project states it does not collect unconfirmed user data.
Key features
- Lightweight terminal file manager with ~150KB binary size
- Supports disk usage analysis and batch file renaming
- Plugin ecosystem for previews, mounting, and file diffing
- Runs on Linux, macOS, Android, BSD, Haiku, Cygwin, WSL
- Uses less than 3.5MB resident memory during operation
- Privacy-aware with no unconfirmed user data collection
Best for: It is best suited for users who prefer terminal-based workflows and need a lightweight, cross-platform file management tool.
Good for
- Extremely small binary and low memory footprint
- Broad cross-platform compatibility across many OSes and environments
- Extensible via public plugin repository and user-submitted patches
Watch out for
- Remote mount functionality requires separate installation of sshfs or rclone
- Extended features like file previews and thumbnails require additional plugins
- No default configuration file, with minimal built-in configuration options
nnn at a glance
- Website
- github.com/jarun/nnn
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Linux, macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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nnn FAQ
Does nnn collect user data?
The project states it is privacy-aware and does not collect unconfirmed user data.
What platforms and environments does nnn support?
It runs on Linux, macOS, Android, BSD, Haiku, Cygwin, WSL, and Termux, across desktop and CLI-only environments.
Can nnn integrate with text editors like vim?
Yes, independent (neo)vim plugins including nnn.vim and nnn.nvim are available.
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