Far Manager Plugins May 2026
Browse running processes, kill tasks, view memory usage — all inside a FAR panel.
For the truly hardcore, Far comes with a C++ SDK (Software Development Kit). You can find it in the official Far Manager GitHub repository.
Writing a plugin involves:
You can also write plugins in C# using FarNet—a popular .NET bridge that allows you to use C#, F#, or PowerShell scripts as plugins. FarNet opens the door to:
Target software engineers who need quick repository operations. far manager plugins
Impact: Provides IDE-like feedback inside a lightweight console environment, reducing memory footprint.
| Plugin | Description | | :--- | :--- | | NetBox | The most powerful networking plugin. Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP (SSH), SCP, WebDAV, and even S3 (Amazon/Google Cloud). Browsing a remote Linux server feels exactly like browsing C:\. Supports public key authentication. | | WinSCP Plugin | A bridge to the famous WinSCP client. If you prefer WinSCP’s session management, this plugin uses it as a backend while providing a Far-native interface. | | NTLinks | Creates symbolic links (symlinks) and hard links from within Far. Essential for advanced Windows file management without needing admin privileges every time. |
Far Manager exposes a C-based Plugin API (versions 1.70 through 1.85 in modern builds). Key interfaces include:
Plugins can export custom file system views (e.g., inside archives or FTP sites), transform file panels, or add editor commands. Modern Far builds (Far 3.x) support Unicode and x64 architectures, with most plugins migrated from earlier x86 versions. Browse running processes, kill tasks, view memory usage
A default Far Manager is like a default car—it gets you from A to B. But a Far Manager loaded with the right plugins is a rocket ship with a custom dashboard.
Start with the PluginsManager. Then add Colorer, NetBox, RegEdit, and Temporary Panel. Use them for a week. You will soon find yourself hitting F11 less often, because your workflow will have become so fluid that you forget where Far ends and the plugins begin.
The beauty of Far Manager plugins is not their individual features; it is how they disappear into a unified, keyboard-driven whole. No modality. No context-menu fatigue. Just power.
Now go forth, press Ctrl+O for full console mode, and let your plugins do the heavy lifting. You can also write plugins in C# using FarNet —a popular
Further resources:
Last updated: 2025. Far Manager version 3.0 recommended.
Title: Enhancing File Management Efficiency: A Comprehensive Analysis of Far Manager Plugins
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Before listing the plugins, it is crucial to understand why the plugin ecosystem makes Far superior to modern GUI explorers (like Windows Explorer or even Total Commander).