Sign in Submit site

SpaceFM

ignorantguru.github.io/spacefm Linux Apps Website

SpaceFM provides a tabbed, multi-panel file manager for desktop systems.

Visit SpaceFM
ignorantguru.github.io/spacefm
SpaceFM homepage screenshot

About SpaceFM

SpaceFM is a multi-panel, tabbed file and desktop manager for Linux. It includes a built-in VFS, a device manager based on udev or HAL, a customisable menu system, and bash-GTK integration. The project aims to provide a stable, capable file manager with significant customisation options.

It requires GTK+ v2 or v3 (versions 2.18 through 3.x are supported), along with udev, eudev, or HAL, desktop-file-utils, and shared-mime-info. Optional components include udevil, udisks, or pmount for mounting, plus startup-notification, custom terminal emulators, multiple su front-ends, and plugins. SpaceFM and udevil can be used without systemd, consolekit, policykit, dbus, udisks, gvfs, and fuse, although they can coexist with these. Installation options are distribution packages, a Net Installer, or source downloaded from GitHub releases. The Net Installer must be run in a terminal and works interactively.

Key features

  • Multi-panel, tabbed file and desktop management interface
  • Built-in VFS with udev- or HAL-based device management
  • Customisable menu system
  • bash-GTK integration
  • Can run without systemd, dbus, gvfs, or fuse
  • Net Installer that downloads, builds, and installs interactively
Best for: Linux desktop users who want a tabbed, multi-panel file manager with significant customisation options.
Good for
  • Multi-panel tabbed layout with a customisable menu system
  • Can be used without systemd, dbus, and several other listed components
  • Available as distribution packages, through a Net Installer, or as source from GitHub releases
Watch out for
  • Requires GTK+ v2 or v3 and a udev, eudev, or HAL device manager
  • The Net Installer must be run in a terminal and is interactive
  • The alpha branch may be unstable, and the next branch is described as beta-test quality

SpaceFM at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
linux

Popular in Linux Apps

Well-known listings from the same topic.

All 222
AltBoxaltbox.devThe Levelatorarchive.org/details/conversationsnetwork_org-l…Alacrittyalacritty.orgShellScriptshellscript.shghostwriterghostwriter.kde.orgLibrebootlibreboot.org
Related topicsSystem UtilitiesLinux & Mac AppsMedia Players & ServersBrowser ExtensionsFile UtilitiesDesktop CustomizationText EditorsMac Apps

SpaceFM FAQ

Which GTK versions does SpaceFM support?
The homepage states that GTK+ v2 or v3 is required, with versions 2.18 through 3.x supported.
How can SpaceFM be installed?
The homepage lists distribution packages, the Net Installer, and source downloaded from GitHub releases. The Net Installer must be run in a terminal.
Does SpaceFM require systemd or dbus?
The homepage states that SpaceFM and udevil can be used without systemd, consolekit, policykit, dbus, udisks, gvfs, and fuse, though they can coexist with these.
Is something wrong or out of date?

Tell us and an editor will check it.

Own this website?

Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.

Claim this listing

Listing maintained by Chris McClure and the WebIndexly editors · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · How we rank