A keyboard-driven dual-panel terminal file manager with a classic dual-pane workflow and modern extras.
Publisher’s description
What is FileCommand?
FileCommand is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from BigHatGroup. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (WiX Burn). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.5, released on October 15, 2026. 3 versions are listed since October 6, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 59 times. Similar programs include PowerShell, Tabby and Oh My Posh.
Project description on GitHub: “Keyboard-driven dual-panel terminal file manager (Rust / ratatui). Norton Commander–style UI for Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: FileCommand is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FileCommand safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0476AE3B535BD868F7B97C2D845C0339F6E09C5964C60CED3EE0E1C1744604B8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.5Latest | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.4 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.1.0 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BigHatGroup.FileCommand -echoco install filecommand -yFileCommandSetup.exe /quietRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- BigHatGroup
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT OR Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kkaminsk/FileCommand
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 0.1.5
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 59
- winget ID
- BigHatGroup.FileCommand
- Chocolatey package
- filecommand
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FileCommand free?
Yes. FileCommand is open-source software under the MIT OR Apache-2.0 licence.
Is FileCommand safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FileCommand with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can FileCommand be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FileCommand run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FileCommand?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 6, 2026.
Can I use FileCommand without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to FileCommand?
PowerShell, Tabby, Oh My Posh, Alacritty and QPDF. The alternatives page compares them.
