Yazi
Yazi is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Blazing fast terminal file manager written in Rust, based on async I/O. It has 42,682 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at sxyazi/yazi.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- File sync & transfer
- Actively maintained
About Yazi
Yazi (means "duck") is a terminal file manager written in Rust, based on non-blocking async I/O. It aims to provide an efficient, user-friendly, and customizable file management experience.
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What is Yazi?
Yazi is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Blazing fast terminal file manager written in Rust, based on async I/O. It has 42,682 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at sxyazi/yazi.
Is Yazi free and open source?
Yes. Yazi's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Yazi?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v26.9.1) or the project website.
Is Yazi still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 5, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.