Modal File Manager

A dual‑pane file manager built with a Svelte front‑end and a Wails 2 Go back‑end, providing fast, native‑like operation without relying on external command‑line tools. It adopts a modal, Vim‑style keyboard interface where each mode defines its own set of hotkeys, allowing users to navigate, select, copy, move, and delete files entirely from the keyboard. The architecture supports programmable states, so extensions can introduce new modes such as a “favorites” view, and themes can be customized.

The tool targets users familiar with modal editors who prefer keyboard‑driven workflows over mouse‑heavy file browsers. Its extensibility lets developers add custom commands and UI states, while the default configuration already offers normal, visual, insert, and command‑prompt modes. Deletions default to the system trash on fresh installs, though the program can permanently remove items.

Distinctive aspects include the fully Go‑implemented backend for improved performance, the ability to define an unlimited number of keyboard configurations, and a modular extension system that can augment functionality without altering the core. The project is open‑source and released under a free‑tier license.