The lf is a lightweight terminal-based file manager written in Go. It provides a fast, keyboard-driven way to browse directories and manage files directly from the command line. This tutorial demonstrates how to install lf terminal file manager on Ubuntu 26.04.
Install lf
Download the latest archive from GitHub releases page and extract the binary into /usr/local/bin:
curl -sSL https://github.com/gokcehan/lf/releases/latest/download/lf-linux-amd64.tar.gz \
| sudo tar xz -C /usr/local/bin lfVerify that the installation completed successfully by checking lf version:
lf --versionTesting lf
Launch the file manager by running the lf command. A specific directory can also be provided as an argument, for example:
lf /usr/localThe terminal interface can then be used to browse directories and work with files.
To close lf, press q key.
Uninstall lf
If lf is no longer required, remove its executable by using the following command:
sudo rm -rf /usr/local/bin/lf
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