Index
A multi-platform file manager from KDE's Maui project for Linux desktops and mobile devices.
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About Index
Index is a file manager built with the Maui and Kirigami frameworks from KDE. Its interface is convergent, adapting to both desktop windows and smaller touch screens, so the same app can be used on a Linux laptop or a Linux phone.
It suits people using Plasma Mobile or other Linux mobile setups, and desktop users who want a simple file manager that matches other Maui applications.
Strengths
- Interface adapts to desktop and mobile screens
- Consistent with other Maui apps
- Part of the KDE community
Limitations
- Fewer features than established desktop file managers
- Research gives little detail on release activity
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- KDE
- Platforms
- Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Linux phone and convergent desktop users
- Categories
- File managers
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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