Dual-pane workspace
Two independent panes with tabs, drive selectors, path bars, sortable file lists, status lines, and a visible command strip.
Kondor File Manager for macOS
A fast dual-pane file manager for keyboard-first Mac work.
Kondor is a native Norton Commander-like file manager for macOS. It is built for people who compare folders, move files, inspect archives, search deeply, and want a Commander One or Total Commander-style workflow on a Mac.
- Official product
- Kondor File Manager
- Short name
- KFM
- Developer
- Tepesoft Systems
- Platform
- macOS
- Style
- Norton Commander-like
- Status
- Active development
Native AppKit build Dual panes, tabs, F-key strip Direct and App Store editions planned
Browse and compare
Keep two locations visible instead of bouncing between Finder windows.
Move work safely
Copy, move, delete, convert, upload, and download with progress in one place.
Stay keyboard-first
Use stable commands for repeated file work instead of hunting through menus.
Feature map
Practical file-management features, not decorative complexity.
The project is built around the workflows a power user repeats every day: navigate, compare, preview, archive, transfer, search, and recover from long-running operations. It is independent from Commander One, Total Commander, and Norton Commander.
Keyboard-first actions
F-key actions for view, edit, copy, move, new folder, delete, search, tab switching, refresh, and pane swapping.
Mac-native local operations
Built with AppKit/Foundation, APFS clone-aware copying, metadata-preserving transfers, FSEvents refresh, and Trash-backed delete.
Viewer and quick inspection
Text, hex, and image viewing with fit-to-window zoom, pan, rotate, fullscreen, and next/previous file navigation.
Archives as working places
Browse and extract common archive formats, with writable ZIP/TAR-style archives and helper-backed 7Z/RAR support where installed.
Search across file surfaces
Find files locally, inside archives, across connected resources, and through content search paths where the provider supports it.
Remote and cloud resources
S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, FTP/FTPS/SFTP, WebDAV, and SMB provider surfaces are designed to load only when needed.
Long tasks stay visible
Copies, downloads, uploads, conversions, and deletes run through a task manager with progress and persisted task records.
Direct Edition power tools
Website builds can include terminal helpers, administrator/root workflows, local CLI integrations, and external device helpers.
Why it should feel fast
The app is shaped around native UI and lazy provider loading.
Kondor does not need every cloud SDK, archive helper, or device bridge at startup. The default workspace stays local and responsive; heavier surfaces are loaded when the workflow asks for them.
Native Objective-C++ and AppKit table views, not a web wrapper.Cloud/device/archive providers load lazily so startup stays focused.Transfer records are persisted, so file work is easier to inspect and recover.Credentials are stored in the encrypted app credential store.
Editions
Same product direction, different macOS constraints.
The Direct Edition can use website-distributed helper workflows. The App Store Edition stays within sandbox rules. That split keeps the product honest about what each build can do.
Direct Edition
The website download is planned for the full commander-style build: terminal helpers, admin/root workflows, local CLI integrations, and optional device helper tools.
App Store Edition
A sandboxed edition can keep the core file-management, viewer, archive, search, and compatible remote-resource workflows while separating Direct-only capabilities.
Current status
Download page next; feedback is already open.
- Download hub will live at /kfm/download when public builds are ready.
- Feedback currently goes through /kfm-feedback for bug reports, feature requests, screenshots, and recordings.
- Provider capabilities can vary by edition, installed helper tools, and macOS permissions.
KFM answers
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What is Kondor File Manager?
Kondor File Manager, also called KFM, is a native macOS dual-pane file manager developed by Tepesoft Systems for keyboard-first file work.
Who is it for?
Kondor is for Mac users who repeatedly compare folders, move batches of files, inspect archives, preview files, search deeply, and prefer stable keyboard commands.
Is Kondor a Finder replacement?
Kondor is designed as a focused commander-style workspace. It can complement Finder for heavier file operations without trying to replace every Finder behavior.
Is Kondor an alternative to Commander One or Total Commander on macOS?
Kondor is an independent Tepesoft product for users who want Norton Commander-like, Commander One-style, or Total Commander-style dual-pane workflows on macOS. It is not affiliated with those products.
What is the Direct Edition?
The Direct Edition is the website-distributed build planned for full commander-style workflows, including terminal helpers, administrator workflows, local CLI integrations, and optional device helper tools.
Is the download available now?
The official download route is reserved at tepesoft.com/kfm/download. Public builds will be published there when they are ready.