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File Transfer

Local Transfer

Copy, move, and manage files between two local directories.

The file transfer view can operate in local–local mode, giving you a dual-pane explorer for your local filesystem — useful for organizing files without a remote connection.

Opening local transfer mode

Go to the File Transfer tab (if one is already open) and set both panes to local mode, or open a new File Transfer tab without selecting a remote host.

Local file operations

Right-clicking a file or folder exposes:

ActionNotes
CopyCopies selected items to clipboard for paste in the other pane
Cut / MoveMoves items to the destination pane on paste
RenameIn-place rename
DeleteMoves to system Trash
New FolderCreates a directory at the current path
View / EditOpens plain text files in the inline text editor

Drag and drop

Drag files from one pane to the other to copy them. Hold Cmd (macOS) / Ctrl (Linux / Windows) while dragging to move instead of copy.

Path bar

The path bar at the top of each pane shows the current directory as clickable breadcrumb segments. Click any segment to jump to that level, or click the full path to type a new path directly.

Each pane keeps independent back / forward history for the session. Use:

  • Alt+← — go back
  • Alt+→ — go forward
  • Back / Forward buttons in the pane toolbar

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