--- name: "krusader" section: "1" platform: "linux" package: "krusader" version: "2.9.0-2" release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01" platforms: ["linux"] url: "https://new.carta.tech/krusader" --- # krusader(1) advanced twin-panel file manager and FTP client by KDE ## NAME krusader - advanced twin-panel file manager and FTP client by KDE ## SYNOPSIS **krusader** \[Options\] url ## DESCRIPTION Krusader is an advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for Plasma and other desktops in the \*nix world, similar to Midnight or Total Commander. It provides all the file management features you could possibly want. Plus: extensive archive handling, mounted filesystem support, FTP, advanced search module, viewer/editor, folder synchronization (disabled by default), file content comparisons, powerful batch renaming and much much more. It supports the following archive formats: ace, arj, bzip2, deb, gzip, iso, lha, rar, rpm, tar, xz, zip, and 7-zip and can handle other KIOSlaves such as smb:// or fish:// It is (almost) completely customizable, very user friendly, fast and looks great on your desktop! :-) You should give it a try. ## OPTIONS - **-h** **--help** this lists the options available at the command line - **-v** **--version** lists version information for Krusader - **--author** show the authors - **--license** show the license - **--left** *\* start left panel at *\* - **--right** *\* start right panel at *\* - **--profile** *\* load *\* on startup - **-d** **--debug** enables debug output **url** if there is already a tab open with that url, it is activated, otherwise a new tab is opened in the active panel ## EXAMPLES • $ krusader --left=/mnt/cdrom --right=ftp://downloads@myserver.net • $ krusader --left=/home,/usr,smb://workgroup.net --right=fish://myserver.net • $ krusader --profile=ftp\_management ## FILES Configuration files: \~/.config/krusaderrc \~/.local/share/krusader/krbookmarks.xml or krusader/krbookmarks.xml in the folder which can be determined using the **qtpaths --paths GenericDataLocation** command \~/.local/share/krusader/useractions.xml or krusader/useractions.xml in the folder which can be determined using the **qtpaths --paths GenericDataLocation** command /usr/share/kxmlgui5/krusader/krusaderui.rc \~/.local/share/kxmlgui5/krusader/krusaderui.rc or kxmlgui5/krusader/krusaderui.rc in the folder which can be determined using the **qtpaths --paths GenericDataLocation** command ## PLATFORMS All POSIX: Linux, Solaris, All BSD Platforms: FreeBSD, MacOS-X *KDE 2.x* krusader v1.01 stable but there are no planned changes. *KDE 3.x* Krusader v1.01 needs KDElibs 2 Krusader v1.02 - 1.40 needs KDElibs 3 Krusader 1.40 prefers \>= KDE 3.2 Krusader v1.50 - v1.51: KDE 3.2 - KDE 3.3 Krusader v1.60.0- v1.70.0: KDE 3.3 - KDE 3.4 Krusader 1.70.x-1.80.x: KDE 3.4 - KDE 3.5 *KDE 4.x* Krusader 2.0-2.4: KDE 4 *KDE Frameworks 5* Krusader 2.5 and newer The latest version of Krusader can be found at the **Krusader website**\[1\]. ## FEATURES OFM filemanager features. Strong keyboard orientation. Powerful internal viewer and editor. Advanced search module that can search in archives. Supports: ace, arj, bzip2, deb, gzip, iso, lha, rar, rpm, tar, xz, zip, and 7-zip. Directory comparison and filtering. FTP/Samba client with a connection manager with SFTP/SCP support. Synchronizer, UserActions, Embedded console. Compare files by content. Easy editing of file permissions. Diskusage, Calculate occupied space. Checksum creation-verification. Fully MIME type-aware (with or without magic!). Mountmanager, Locate, Krename support. Root mode, Tabbed panels, Sidebar. Mouse selection modes. Profiles for: Panels, Key-bindings, Colors. For more features read **the Features page**\[2\]. ## LICENSE Krusader is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. License version 2 as published by the Free Software Foundation. See the built-in help for details on the License and the lack of warranty. The copyright for the project and its name are still held by Shie Erlich and Rafi Yanai. ## I18N Krusader is translated into many languages. **https://l10n.kde.org/stats/gui/trunk-kf5/po/krusader.po/** Read the **KDE translation howto**\[3\] if you want translate Krusader in your native language. ## FAQ The latest version of the KRUSADER FAQ can be found on **KDE documentation site**\[4\]. ## SEE ALSO The Krusader Handbook, at the krusader help menu. [kf5options(7)](/kf5options/7.md) [qt5options(7)](/qt5options/7.md) ## AUTHORS Krusader is developed by a dedicated team of individuals, known as the Krusader Krew. Shie Erlich, author \[erlich {\*} users {.} sourceforge {.} net\] (retired) Rafi Yanai, author \[yanai {\*} users {.} sourceforge {.} net\] (retired) Dirk Eschler, Webmaster \[deschler {\*} users {.} sourceforge {.} net\] (retired) Csaba Karai, Developer \[ckarai {\*} users {.} sourceforge {.} net\] (retired) Heiner Eichmann, Developer \[h {.} eichmann {\*} gmx.de\] (retired) Jonas Baehr, Developer \[jonas.baehr {\*} web.de\] (retired) Vaclav Juza, Developer \[vaclavjuza {\*} seznam {.} cz\] (retired) Jan Lepper, Developer \[jan\_lepper {\*} gmx {.} de\] (retired) Andrey Matveyakin, Developer \[a.matveyakin {\*} gmail {.} com\] (retired) Davide Gianforte, Developer \[davide {\*} gengisdave {.} org\] Alexander Bikadorov, Developer \[alex.bikadorov {\*} kdemail {.} net\] Martin Kostolny, Developer \[clearmartin {\*} zoho {.} com\] Toni Asensi Esteve, Developer \[toni.asensi {\*} kdemail {.} net\] Nikita Melnichenko, Developer \[nikita+kde {\*} melnichenko {.} name\] Frank Schoolmeesters, Documentation & Marketing Coordinator \[frank\_schoolmeesters {\*} yahoo {.} com\] (retired) Richard Holt, Documentation & Proofing \[richard {.} holt {\*} gmail {.} com\] (retired) Matej Urbancic, Marketing & Product Research \[matej {\*} amis {.} net\] (retired) Yuri Chornoivan, Documentation \ The project is written using KDevelop and Qt Designer. ## BUGS See the TODO file in the distribution for information on what remains to be done. For fixes, patches and comments mail to \. Krusader Krew ## AUTHOR **Krusader Krew** \ Krusader man page. ## NOTES - 1\. Krusader website https://krusader.org/ - 2\. the Features page https://docs.kde.org/?application=krusader&branch=stable5&path=features.html - 3\. KDE translation howto https://l10n.kde.org/docs/translation-howto/ - 4\. KDE documentation site https://docs.kde.org/?application=krusader&branch=stable5&path=faq.html