How Do I Open a File Explorer in Linux Terminal?
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How do I open a file explorer in Linux?

Open a File Browser in Linux

From your terminal window, just type in the following command: nautilus . And the next thing you know, you’ll have a file browser window open at the current location.

How do I open the file manager in Linux terminal?

How To Open Your System File Manager From The Terminal

  1. GNOME Desktop: gnome-open .
  2. Dolphin on KDE Distros: dolphin .
  3. Nautilus (Ubuntu): nautilus .
  4. Thunar (XFCE): thunar .
  5. PcManFM (LXDE): pcmanfm . You don’t have to know your file manager in other to do this. The command below works in all desktop environments using the default file manager: xdg-open . Enjoy!
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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