files-community/Files
A modern file manager that helps users organize their files and folders. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
99/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 98
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_readme
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 17.0
- age_days: 2798
- days_rel: 14
- days_push: 7
- n_releases_24m: 25
Adoption not part of the score
44775 stars · 2843 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
Files is a modern, open-source file manager for Windows built with C#, WinUI, and Windows App SDK, offering a Fluent-design alternative to File Explorer. It supports tabs, dual pane, file tags, cloud drive integration, archive handling, previews, and Git integration.
Use cases
- replace Windows File Explorer with a modern file manager
- manage multiple folders with tabs and dual pane
- organize files with colored tags
- access OneDrive and Google Drive from a file manager
- preview files without opening them
- manage Git repositories from a file explorer
- create and extract zip and 7zip archives
When to choose
- you want a sleek, customizable alternative to Windows File Explorer
- you need tabs, dual pane, and file tagging on Windows
- you want built-in cloud drive and Git integration in a file manager
When to avoid
- you need a file manager for macOS or Linux - it is Windows-only
- you run a debloated or modified Windows installation lacking required services
- you prefer a lightweight, minimal file manager without WinUI dependencies
Facets
application · maturity active
file-system gui developer-tools developer-tools files windows windows file-manager file-explorer winui fluent-design tabs cloud-drives git-integration file-tags dual-pane open-source desktop
9 sources
- homepage: https://files.community · fetched 2026-08-29 · 7dddcf8b33e0
- site_page: https://files.community/docs · fetched 2026-08-29 · 2d6afcf136bb
- site_page: https://files.community/docs/getting-started/overview · fetched 2026-08-29 · 3215291315bb
- site_page: https://files.community/docs/getting-started/install · fetched 2026-08-29 · a8b8bfae42eb
- site_page: https://files.community/docs/getting-started/faq · fetched 2026-08-29 · bc340162dc7f
- site_page: https://files.community/docs/contributing/updates · fetched 2026-08-29 · 774e7bbccf6c
- site_page: https://files.community/docs/contributing/code-style · fetched 2026-08-29 · 71fa4f6b1c2e
- site_page: https://files.community/docs/contributing/building-from-source · fetched 2026-08-29 · 480164b46380
- site_page: https://files.community/docs/contributing/translating · fetched 2026-08-29 · 7f2f715180ca
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| files-community/Files | main | 99 |
For agents
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