muCommander is an open-source, cross-platform file manager that runs on operating systems supporting Java 11 or later. It has a Norton Commander style, and a dual-pane interface to allow manipulation of files via keyboard shortcuts. Pre-compiled builds are available for macOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD, and OpenVMS. It is based on GNU Midnight Commander, but has a GUI compared to Midnight Commander.
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What is muCommander?
muCommander by muCommander is open-source Windows software in the file managers & search category. It ranks 16th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. It is written in Java. Besides Windows, it is available for Unix-like operating system, macOS and Java Runtime Environment.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.6.2, released on May 14, 2026. The version history goes back to October 14, 2022: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 8,553 times. The source code on GitHub (mucommander/mucommander) has 1,289 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 4 of our languages. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Open-Shell.
Project description on GitHub: “A lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Unix-like operating system, macOS and Java Runtime Environment
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: muCommander is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is muCommander 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:
AFB58B1BCE528B3E331ECF6FFBA9619F2ED23D6874F29860C634C1FC8A44E931· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the mucommander/mucommander repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- Code review3
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
- No binaries in the repository0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›9 versions over 4 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.2Latest | May 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 1.6.0 | March 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.5.2 | October 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.5.1 | September 29, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.4.1 | June 20, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.4.0 | May 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.3.0 | July 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.0 | March 13, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id muCommander.muCommander -echoco install mucommander -ymsiexec /i mucommander-1.6.2-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {044BB80B-1968-34BF-8A3F-87CAA9A15063} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- muCommander
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- GPL v3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mucommander/mucommander
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Unix-like operating system, macOS, Java Runtime Environment
- Version
- 1.6.2
- Released
- May 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 14, 2022
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 8,553
- GitHub stars
- 1,289
- GitHub forks
- 212
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- muCommander.muCommander
- Chocolatey package
- mucommander
- MSI product code
- {044BB80B-1968-34BF-8A3F-87CAA9A15063}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is muCommander free?
Yes. muCommander is open-source software under the GPL v3 licence.
Is muCommander 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 muCommander 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 muCommander be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does muCommander run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of muCommander?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 14, 2022.
What are alternatives to muCommander?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Total Commander and Files - Stable. The alternatives page compares them.
