1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Other Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-development) 4. [GNU Midnight Commander Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/gnu-midnight-commander/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9c58b295e5626acc72eed4038e150369/gnu-midnight-commander.jpg "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/gnu-midnight-commander/reviews) [ GNU Midnight Commander ](/products/gnu-midnight-commander/reviews) (2)4.0/5 GNU Midnight Commander is a free, open-source, dual-pane file manager designed for Unix-like systems. Operating in a full-screen text mode, it offers an intuitive interface for managing files and directories. Users can perform tasks such as copying, moving, deleting, and searching for files, as well as executing commands within a subshell. MC includes built-in tools like an internal viewer, editor, and diff viewer, enhancing its functionality. Its compatibility with text interface libraries like ncurses and S-Lang allows it to function seamlessly on regular consoles, X Window terminals, over SSH connections, and various remote shells. Key Features and Functionality: - Dual-Pane Interface: Facilitates efficient file management by displaying two directories side by side. - Comprehensive File Operations: Supports copying, moving, deleting files and entire directory trees, and searching for files. - Integrated Tools: Comes with an internal file viewer, text editor , and a diff viewer for comparing files. - Virtual File System : Enables access to remote file systems via FTP, SFTP, and SSH, and allows browsing within compressed archives as if they were regular directories. - Mouse Support: Offers mouse interaction in terminal emulators and on the Linux console. - Customizable Interface: Supports theming and color schemes, allowing users to personalize the appearance. Primary Value and User Solutions: GNU Midnight Commander streamlines file management tasks in text-based environments, providing a user-friendly yet powerful interface. It bridges the gap between command-line efficiency and graphical user interface intuitiveness, making it accessible to both novice and experienced users. By supporting a wide range of file operations, remote file system access, and integrated tools, MC enhances productivity and simplifies complex file management tasks across various platforms. Show More * * * ### 0.0 Nps Score Already have GNU Midnight Commander? ### All GNU Midnight Commander Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsCommon QuestionsDiscussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Common Questions Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Common Questions Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • about 3 years ago More Options - [ # What is GNU Midnight Commander used for? ](/discussions/what-is-gnu-midnight-commander-used-for) What is GNU Midnight Commander used for? [ Other Development Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/other-development-software) * * * (true)\<0\>0\>Upvotes (false) * * * 0 Comments [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+GNU+Midnight+Commander+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+GNU+Midnight+Commander+Discussions+section.&title=GNU+Midnight+Commander+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fgnu-midnight-commander%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=GNU+Midnight+Commander+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fgnu-midnight-commander%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fgnu-midnight-commander%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=GNU+Midnight+Commander+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fgnu-midnight-commander%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+GNU+Midnight+Commander+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+GNU+Midnight+Commander+Discussions+section.) [![mail](/assets/social-logos/mail-d55c53b04bf49872e40cd2443b85a99caa23394e6cf154ae32a9d08377c15d86.svg "mail")](mailto:?subject=GNU+Midnight+Commander+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fgnu-midnight-commander%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+GNU+Midnight+Commander+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+GNU+Midnight+Commander+Discussions+section.) ![copy_link](/assets/social-logos/copy_link-05d8dc5dc8576fc78425ad34d07241b060878835e555a30417ff41c18335e575.svg "copy\_link") ## Start a New Software Discussion Have a software question? Get answers from real users and experts Start A Discussion * * * ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_9c58b295e5626acc72eed4038e150369/gnu-midnight-commander.jpg "Product Avatar Image") ### Have you used GNU Midnight Commander before? Answer a few questions to help the GNU Midnight Commander community [ Yes ](javascript:void(0))[ Yes ](https://www.g2.com/login?context=product_review&return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fgnu-midnight-commander%2Fdiscuss%3Fsmall_ask%3Dgnu-midnight-commander) No