# nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim

Neovim plugin to manage the file system and other tree like structures.

Repository: https://github.com/nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/neo-treenvim
Language: Lua
License: MIT
License Family: permissive
Topics: neovim, file-explorer, plugin, lua
Last push: 2026-08-26T14:13:53+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 94/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-02T17:46:02.011165+00:00)
- activity 99, release rhythm 84, longevity 100
- inputs: {"age_days": 1725, "days_push": 7, "days_rel": 110, "gap_med": 16.0, "n_releases_24m": 23}
- flags: none
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 5571, forks 297 (observed 2026-08-28T04:09:22.473938+00:00)

## What it is
Neo-tree.nvim is a Neovim plugin for browsing and managing the file system and other tree-like structures. It supports sidebar, floating window, and netrw-style layouts with a polished, stable user experience.

## Use cases
- browse files in a neovim sidebar
- replace netrw with a better file explorer
- manage file system trees in neovim
- auto-refresh file tree on filesystem changes
- follow the current file in a file tree

## When to choose
- you use Neovim 0.8+ and want a reliable file explorer
- you want sidebar, float, or netrw-style file browsing
- you value no breaking changes and smooth UX

## When to avoid
- you use Vim or an editor other than Neovim
- you need a standalone file manager outside an editor

## Facets
- artifact type: plugin
- maturity: active
- function: file-system, developer-tools, editor
- domain: developer-tools, text-editors, files
- platform: editor-plugin, cli
- tags: neovim, file-explorer, lua, sidebar, tree-view

## Member repositories
- nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim (main) score 94

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:09:22.473938+00:00.
- Health v2: computed from the inputs above; adoption is never an input.
- Inferred fields (summary, facets, guidance): AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, on 2026-08-29T17:55:35.545407+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim (fetched 2026-08-28T04:09:22.473938+00:00, sha 39ecf0534cfb)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.