About the project (please read)

The CLEX (pronounced "KLEKS") File Manager is an old software. It exists as an open source project since January 2002. The last major release is dated 2011. No new features will be added.

Some users are still using it and we appreciate that. But if you came here looking for a file manager and do not need a lightweight terminal based program, choose a modern file manager instead.

In 2022 the latest existing version 4.7 was uploaded to GitHub. The project homepage is https://github.com/xitop/clex. Please report any errors, typos or other issues there.

Note: The original web page www.clex.sk and the contact email address ending with @clex.sk are no longer valid.

About the software

CLEX is a free file manager with a full-screen user interface. It runs on Linux, FreeBSD, and other Unix and Unix-like systems. It is written in C language which makes it easily portable to various Linux and UNIX systems. CLEX was written mainly by Vlado Potisk, a developer from Slovakia. Many thanks to all the people who have taken the time to submit suggestions for enhancements or problem reports.

CLEX is a file manager with a full-screen user interface. It displays directory contents including the file status details and provides features like command history, filename insertion or name completion in order to help users to create commands to be executed by the shell.

CLEX is a versatile tool for system administrators and all users that utilize the enormous power of the command line. Its unique one-panel user interface enhances productivity and lessens the probability of mistake. There are no built-in commands, CLEX is an add-on to your favorite shell.

Software license agreement

CLEX File Manager - Copyright (C) 2001-2022 Vlado Potisk

The authors have developed the CLEX File Manager and made it available by means of electronic distribution at the Internet web page https://github.com/xitop/clex.

This program is free and open-source software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, visit the link above.

Main features

Inspecting files: Working in the command line: Flexibility and comfort: