A keyboard-first file manager for Linux and Wayland. Built with G# and Goo.
Install gloop-bin with your AUR helper:
yay -S gloop-binOr
paru -S gloop-binSee the Arch installation guide for manual installation or migration from a portable install.
Download the Linux release,
extract it, and run ./gloop. No .NET runtime is needed.
Run ./gloop --help for optional desktop integration and folder or file dialog defaults.
| Feature | Includes |
|---|---|
| Browse | List and tile views, thumbnails, sorting, filename filters, and clickable paths. |
| Preview | Whole images and text, with word wrap, line numbers, and code highlighting. |
| Work with files | Multi-select, create folders, rename, copy, move, Trash, and drag between folders or apps. |
| Navigate | Bookmarks, optional split panes, and a terminal in the current folder. |
| Customize | Theme presets, an OKLCH color wheel, rebindable shortcuts, and settings that apply immediately. |
Copy works across filesystems. Cross-filesystem move copies then deletes the source. Cross-filesystem Trash reports an error and preserves the source. Remote filesystems are not implemented.
Linux x86-64, glibc 2.39 or newer, Wayland, and Vulkan 1.3 drivers. Tested on KDE Plasma.
To compile Gloop yourself, follow the source build guide.