Far Manager Plugins [upd]
Far Manager is a console-based file manager for Windows known for its modular architecture that relies heavily on plugins to extend its core functionality
Level Up Your Workflow: A Guide to Must-Have Far Manager Plugins far manager plugins
Workflow A: The "Zero Mouse" Git Commit
- You are in the Far panel. You see FarGit has highlighted
main.rsin red (modified). - You press
Shift + F2to open the user menu, typeg d(Git Diff). FarGit opens a diff in the editor. - You press
F8to delete the diff window and return to the panel. - You press
Insertto markmain.rsandCargo.toml. - You press
Ctrl + G. The FarGit plugin opens a commit dialog. You type the message, pressCtrl + Enter. - You press
Ctrl + Shift + Pto push to remote. (All without ever touching a mouse or leaving the keyboard).
ArcLite: Provides deep support for 7-zip and other archive formats. System & Networking: NetBox: Adds support for SFTP, FTP, and SCP protocols. Far Manager is a console-based file manager for
For developers, the Far Manager Encyclopedia is the authoritative source for the Plugins API, covering the functions required to build your own extensions in C++. Far Manager Encyclopedia - Documentation & Help You are in the Far panel
Extending FAR Manager: A Deep Dive into Plugins
What is FAR Manager?
FAR Manager (File and Archive Manager) is a powerful, keyboard-centric file manager for Windows, originally inspired by Norton Commander. While its native functionality is already extensive — dual panels, built-in FTP client, registry editor, task manager, and archive support — its true power emerges through plugins.
- Cause: 32-bit vs 64-bit mismatch. Far Manager comes in both architectures. Ensure the plugin DLL matches your Far version (x64 plugins for Far x64).
NetBox: For remote work, NetBox handles connections via FTP, SFTP, SCP, and WebDAV, integrating remote servers seamlessly into your panels.