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Newt
What it is
Newt is a free, open-source file manager for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Its two-pane interface works with local and remote filesystems, connecting through SSH, containers, Kubernetes, WSL, and other named integrations. Remote sessions can run file operations, searches, terminals, and mounts on the remote host. Users can view, copy, move, delete, or edit files, as well as pack or reveal them. Archives including ZIP, TAR, compressed TAR, and CPIO can be opened as directories, even when nested or encrypted. Newt also browses ISO 9660 and UDF disc images without extracting them, and can mount S3 filesystems. Recursive searches cover filenames and content, with results shown in a pane linked to the underlying files. Keyboard shortcuts cover common operations, with configurable bindings and mouse controls available. Newt's backend uses Rust, its interface uses React and TypeScript, and packaging uses Tauri. Its source code is licensed under the GNU GPL v3.
For and against
For
- Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows.
- Two-pane interface handles local and remote filesystems.
- Browses nested and encrypted archives.
- S3 filesystems can be mounted.
- Open-source code is licensed under GNU GPL v3.
Against
- No free-tier limits are stated.
- Some remote operations run on the remote host.
The verdict
Newt brings file management, remote sessions, archive browsing, and search into a two-pane interface. Its platform support and open-source license are clear, while the range of remote and storage integrations makes it suited to varied file workflows.
Who it suits
Newt suits people who manage both local and remote filesystems across macOS, Linux, or Windows. Its remote connections, archive browsing, and S3 support may be useful for users working across varied storage environments.
Plans and prices
Free software
Read 27 Sep 2026 · newt-fm.org
On the record
- Archive handling
- ZIP, TAR, compressed TAR, and CPIO archives can be entered as directories, including nested and encrypted archives.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Archive support
- Yesnewt-fm.org · read 21 Sep 2026
- Documentation source
- The site provides documentation and source code links through its navigation and project section.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Dual-pane layout
- Yesnewt-fm.org · read 21 Sep 2026
- File operations
- Users can view, copy, delete, move, edit, pack, or reveal files from the interface.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Free tier limits
- No free-tier limits are stated on the page.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The page names S3, SFTP, SSH, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes exec, WSL, and custom transports.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- ISO support
- Newt browses ISO 9660 and UDF disc images without extracting them.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Keyboard controls
- Direct keys cover common operations, with configurable bindings and mouse controls also available.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Open source license
- Newt source code is available under the GNU GPL v3.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Linux support
- Yesnewt-fm.org · read 21 Sep 2026
- macOS support
- Yesnewt-fm.org · read 21 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Newt supports macOS, Linux, and Windows.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Preview pane
- Yesnewt-fm.org · read 21 Sep 2026
- Pricing model
- Newt is free software; no paid pricing or billing schedule is stated.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Remote connections
- It connects over SSH, containers, Kubernetes pods, and WSL distributions.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Remote execution
- Remote sessions run panes, terminals, file operations, searches, and mounts on the remote host.newt-fm.org · read 27 Sep 2026
- Remote file access
- Yesnewt-fm.org · read 21 Sep 2026
