https://github.com/vdavid/cmdr
⌘ AI-native file manager. Rename, search, and organize with natural language.
https://github.com/vdavid/cmdr
ai desktop-app file-manager keyboard-driven macos natural-language rust svelte tauri two-pane
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⌘ AI-native file manager. Rename, search, and organize with natural language.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/vdavid/cmdr
- Owner: vdavid
- License: other
- Created: 2025-12-26T00:27:31.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-05-06T18:22:19.000Z (28 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-05-06T20:28:47.066Z (27 days ago)
- Topics: ai, desktop-app, file-manager, keyboard-driven, macos, natural-language, rust, svelte, tauri, two-pane
- Language: Rust
- Homepage: https://getcmdr.com
- Size: 36.1 MB
- Stars: 14
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
- Security: docs/security.md
- Agents: AGENTS.md
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README
# Cmdr
An extremely fast AI-native file manager written in Rust, free forever for personal use on macOS.
Cmdr is for folks who love a rock-solid, keyboard-driven, two-pane file manager with a modern UI in 2026.
Give it a try: [Download for macOS](https://getcmdr.com) on the website.
## Overview
Cmdr is the first AI-native file manager, written by modern standards with built-in AI to support natural language
search, smart renaming, and auto-organization. Built on the spiritual foundations of `mc` and Total Commander.
Core features:
- **Two-pane layout**: see two dirs side by side.
- **Keyboard-first**: do anything without touching your mouse, using your familiar shortcuts.
- **Blazing fast file operations**: copy, move, rename, and delete with a few keystrokes
- **AI native**: search, rename, organize like you're in 2026.
## Installation
Download it from [getcmdr.com](https://getcmdr.com). (`brew install -- cask cmdr` will be available as soon as this repo
hits 50+ forks, 50+ watchers, and 100+ stars. These are
[Brew's constraints](https://docs.brew.sh/Acceptable-Casks#rejected-casks) plus some margin to make sure it's accepted.
You can help today by starring/forking/watching the repo.)
Windows and Linux users: sorry, you'll need to wait. The Rust+Tauri stack allows for cross-platform deployment, but the
app uses OS-specific features by nature, so I've only had time to write and test it on macOS for now.
## Usage
Launch Cmdr and start navigating:
| Key | Action |
| ------- | -------------------- |
| `Tab` | Switch between panes |
| `↑` `↓` | Navigate files |
| `Enter` | Open file/folder |
| `F5` | Copy |
| `F6` | Move |
| `F7` | Create folder |
| `F8` | Delete |
## Tech stack
Cmdr is built with **Rust** and **Tauri** for the backend, and **Svelte** with **TypeScript** for the frontend. This
gives it native performance with a modern, responsive UI.
## License
Cmdr is **source-available** under the [Business Source License 1.1](LICENSE).
### Free for personal use
Use Cmdr for free on any number of machines for personal, non-commercial projects. No nags, no trial timers, no
restrictions.
### Commercial use
For work projects, you'll need a license:
- **$59/year** — subscription, auto-renews
- **$149 one-time** — perpetual license
Purchase at [getcmdr.com/pricing](https://getcmdr.com/pricing).
### Source code
The source becomes [AGPL-3.0](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.html) after 3 years (rolling per release). Until
then, you can view, modify, and learn from the code — just not use it commercially without a license.
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## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Report issues and feature requests in the
[issue tracker](https://github.com/vdavid/cmdr/issues).
By submitting a contribution, you agree to license your contribution under the same terms as the project (BSL 1.1,
converting to AGPL-3.0) and grant the project owner the right to use your contribution under any commercial license
offered for this project.
Happy browsing!
David