---
name: "nautilus"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "nautilus"
version: "51.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/nautilus"
---

# nautilus(1)

a file manager for GNOME

## NAME

nautilus - a file manager for GNOME

## SYNOPSIS

**nautilus** \[*options*\] *URIs*...\

## DESCRIPTION

**nautilus** is a file manager, designed for the GNOME desktop.\

- **--version**

  Show the version of the program.

- **-w**, **--new-window**

  Always open a new window for browsing specified URIs.

- **-q**, **--quit**

  Quit Nautilus.

- **-s**, **--select**

  Select specified URI in parent folder.

- **-h**, **--help**

  Show a summary of options.

- Other standard GNOME options not listed here are also supported.

  ## SEE ALSO

The documentation may be accessed by pressing *F1* in the application or via the application menu.

For further information, visit the website https://apps.gnome.org/Nautilus

## BUGS

Bug reports can be found and filed at https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/nautilus/issues