FAR Manager is a text-mode orthodox file manager for Windows. Its plugin system extends core file operations, provides virtual file systems, viewers/editors, archive access, network protocols, and many utilities. Below is a concise guide to important plugin types, notable plugins, installation tips, and where to find more.
FAR Manager development slowed for years but revived around version 3.0 (x64 support, Unicode, better modern Windows integration). The plugin ecosystem is now maintained by a smaller but dedicated community. Many classic plugins were ported to x64 by enthusiasts. far manager plugins
| Plugin | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | Draws ASCII/Unicode lines and boxes in the editor. Perfect for creating README tables or comment separators. | | SimpleIndent | Smart indentation (increase/decrease) for code blocks. Works with tabs or spaces. | | OpenViever | Allows you to define custom file associations for viewing. For example, automatically view .log files with syntax highlighting or render Markdown as HTML inside a viewer pane. | | MacroEditor | Far has a powerful macro system (recorded with Ctrl+Shift+. ). This plugin gives you a proper editor for your macros, with syntax help and debugging. | FAR Manager is a text-mode orthodox file manager for Windows
: The Total Commander plugin provides a interface similar to the popular file manager, with features like dual-panel layout, file operations, and integration with other tools. FAR Manager development slowed for years but revived