# Install and start using the lf file manager

Canonical source : [Install and start using the lf file manager](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/links/install-and-start-using-the-lf-file-manager>)

This tutorial documents installation and usage of lf, a terminal file manager. It includes building from Go sources and setup differences across shell environments.

- Selected on : 2023-11-18

- Entry updated : 2026-11-07T20:32:37+0000

- Format : Documentation

- Source language : EN

Original resource : [Install and start using the lf file manager](<https://github.com/gokcehan/lf/wiki/Tutorial>)

Tags : [Developer Experience](<https://sebastien.rigaux.be/en/tech-watch/tags/developer-experience>)

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