ModalFileManager

• Purpose: ModalFileManager is a file manager built using Svelte and Wails, designed with modal hotkeys inspired by Vim and NeoVim for efficient navigation and actions.
• Key Features:
  • Dual-pane file manager with Vim-style modal hotkeys.
  • Extensible via themes and extensions (e.g., Favorites, Project Manager).
  • Supports drag-and-drop (within the app), command prompt, and customizable keybindings.
  • Includes a file details side panel and quick search functionality.
  • Watches directory changes and updates in real-time.
• Target Audience: Users familiar with Vim/NeoVim keybindings or those seeking a highly customizable, keyboard-centric file manager.
• Svelte Support: The frontend is built with Svelte, making it a modern, reactive UI.
• Extensions & Themes:
  • Extensions (e.g., [Favorites](https://github.com/raguay/Favorites-ModalFileManagerExtension ), [Project Manager](https://github.com/raguay/ProjectManager-mfm )) add functionality like directory bookmarks or project templates.
  • Themes (e.g., [Dracula](https://github.com/raguay/dracula-ThemeModalFileManager )) allow UI customization.
• Limitations:
  • Cannot drag-and-drop to external programs (due to web tech constraints).
  • Beta-quality; may have platform-specific bugs (e.g., Linux trash functionality).
• Philosophy: Prioritizes minimal UI, keyboard efficiency, and extensibility over graphical clutter. Inspired by Vim’s modal approach and configurable states.

For tutorials and updates, visit the author’s [blog](https://blog.customct.com ).