Kusto query editor
Open .kql files directly with F4 for query-aware colors, structural diagnostics, safe saving, search, and optional Copilot assistance.
File manager for Windows
Two panes. One faster workflow.
BobCommander brings dual-pane navigation, durable operations, search, synchronization, archives, remote protocols, disk usage analysis, an AI-assisted editor, and plugins together in one modern application built for keyboard and mouse.
Free, no registration
Signed release metadata
MSI installer and portable ZIP
BobCommander
srcFolder
testsFolder
README.md18 KB
BobCommander.slnx2 KB
Directory.Build.props1 KB
artifactsFolder
BobCommander-portable.zip276 MB
SHA256SUMS2 KB
release-manifest.json1 KB
New in 2.40.4
Reliable update reminders and a clearer MSI installation flow.
Choosing Later no longer removes the update badge from the footer. MSI updates now revalidate the signed package in an administrator-only directory, wait for the real Windows Installer result, and retain the protected package and verbose log if installation fails.
Portable tab sets
Save one pane or both panes to a compact .bctabs file, then append or replace tabs later with guarded network-path import.
Real-time disk monitor
Each pane shows used capacity and exact free space, with green at 30% or more free, yellow from 10% to below 30%, and red below 10%.
Everything under control
Powerful for experts, transparent in every operation.
Every part of the project is designed for real files, long-running operations, and heterogeneous environments without sacrificing safety or predictability.
Durable operations
Copy and move through Commander-style option dialogs and foreground progress, then continue in a persistent queue with pause, resume, retry, conflict handling, and recovery.
Search and compare
Incremental search, advanced filters, duplicate detection, directory comparison, and previewed synchronization.
Archives as folders
Browse, create, extract, and test supported archives with configurable safety limits. RAR is read, extract, and test only.
Remote connections
FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV connections, plus AzCopy uploads to Azure Blob, Data Lake, and Azure Files.
Keyboard and automation
Configurable shortcuts, command bar, external tools, and a CLI with secure forwarding to the running instance.
Plugin ecosystem
An isolated SDK and x86/x64 bridge for Total Commander WCX, WFX, WLX, and WDX plugins outside the main process.
Disk usage analyzer
An animated scan with an auto-expanding hierarchy, live size sorting, and a space map that reshapes as folders are measured. Pause and resume long scans without losing progress.
Editor and viewer
Syntax highlighting, an AI-assisted editor, live Markdown preview, and a Lister for text, hexadecimal, images, CMTrace logs, and files larger than 4 GB.
Git-aware panes
Repositories are detected as you browse, highlighted with a distinct pane frame, and exposed through dedicated Git actions in the toolbar.
Screenshots
See the real application.
Captured from the packaged release published on this portal, so what you see is exactly what you download.
A complete experience
From local files to remote servers.
The interface keeps the dual-pane paradigm and extends it with modern tools, persistent configuration, and explicit controls for destructive actions.
Tabs and favoritesRestored sessions and independent navigation.
Integrated ListerText, hexadecimal, images, CMTrace logs, and files larger than 4 GB.
Multi-RenamePreview, profiles, counters, dates, and rollback.
Quick ViewFast inspection in the opposite pane.
Accessible themesLight, dark, high contrast, and English/Italian localization.
Built-in utilitiesHashes, split/combine, metadata, and empty-folder cleanup.
Windows ShellOpen With, Properties, Terminal, and clipboard integration.
Portable configurationImport and export without exposing credentials.
Resumable queueOperations survive a restart and continue where they stopped.
Markdown previewHeadings, tables, lists, links, and fenced code rendered live.
Cloud-aware columnsOneDrive state, attributes, and shortcut targets at a glance.
Clear update summaryThe status bar signals new releases, and the update dialog explains what changed before downloading and launching the installer.
CLI and automation
Control it from the terminal, too.
The CLI communicates with the desktop application through an authenticated channel, using the same durable queue for navigation and file operations.
PowerShell
# Open a folder in the left pane PS> bobcommander open "C:\Work" --side left # Queue a copy to the backup drive PS> bobcommander copy "C:\Work\report.docx" --to "D:\Backup" # Start a search in the desktop application PS> bobcommander search "C:\Work" # Invoke a registered command PS> bobcommander invoke navigation.refresh
Secure download
Install BobCommander.
The release manifest is signed with RSA-PSS, and every artifact is verified by size and SHA-256 before installation.
Stable release
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