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COSMIC FilesNemo
Free

Free and open source, developed by System76.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Linux Linux
  • Written in Rust
  • Built for and integrated with the COSMIC desktop
  • Keeps the type-ahead path bar, dual panes and toolbars Nautilus dropped
  • Extension system for actions, scripts and previews
  • Linux only
  • Designed around COSMIC, so less suited to other desktops
  • Best integrated on Cinnamon; other desktops pull in extra dependencies
  • Linux only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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