Dolphin (file manager)
Dolphin is a free and open-source file manager application for Linux, Unix-like operating systems and Windows. It is the default file manager for the KDE Plasma desktop environment. Dolphin provides a user-friendly interface for browsing, managing, and organizing files and directories.
Key features of Dolphin include:
- Multiple Views: Dolphin offers various view modes, such as icons, details, and columns, allowing users to choose the most suitable way to display files.
- Tabbed Browsing: Dolphin supports tabbed browsing, enabling users to open multiple directories in separate tabs within the same window.
- Split View: The split view feature allows users to view and manage two directories simultaneously within the same window.
- Network Transparency: Dolphin seamlessly integrates with network resources, allowing users to access and manage files on remote servers and shared folders.
- Service Menus: Dolphin supports service menus, which are context-menu actions that provide additional functionality, such as image manipulation or file conversion.
- KIO Integration: Dolphin leverages the KDE Input/Output (KIO) framework, providing access to a wide range of protocols, including FTP, SFTP, and WebDAV.
- Customization: Dolphin offers extensive customization options, allowing users to configure the interface, keyboard shortcuts, and file associations.
- Version Control Integration: Dolphin offers integration with version control systems such as Git and Subversion, allowing users to manage files under version control directly from the file manager.
- Breadcrumb Navigation: A breadcrumb bar displays the current directory path, allowing users to easily navigate up the directory hierarchy.
- Search Functionality: Dolphin includes a powerful search function for locating files based on name, content, and other criteria.