Beyond simple file manipulation, plugins enable Far Manager to act as a customizable environment tailored to the specific workflows of the user. One of the most celebrated examples is the "FarColorer" plugin, which brings syntax highlighting to the internal viewer and editor, allowing developers to read code with the same ease as they navigate files. Another staple is the "FarNet" plugin, which allows plugins to be written in .NET languages, opening the floodgates for modern scripting and automation. This adaptability is crucial; unlike modern "opinionated" software that forces a specific workflow upon the user, Far Manager provides a skeletal framework that the user fleshes out. A system administrator might load it with network diagnostics and remote management tools, while a developer might prioritize version control integrations or advanced text editing capabilities. The software does not dictate the user's workflow; the user engineers it.
| Plugin | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | Draws ASCII/Unicode lines and boxes in the editor. Perfect for creating README tables or comment separators. | | SimpleIndent | Smart indentation (increase/decrease) for code blocks. Works with tabs or spaces. | | OpenViever | Allows you to define custom file associations for viewing. For example, automatically view .log files with syntax highlighting or render Markdown as HTML inside a viewer pane. | | MacroEditor | Far has a powerful macro system (recorded with Ctrl+Shift+. ). This plugin gives you a proper editor for your macros, with syntax help and debugging. | far manager plugins
Plugins can do anything:
Browse running processes, kill tasks, view memory usage — all inside a FAR panel. Beyond simple file manipulation, plugins enable Far Manager
Extend Far beyond files into live system objects. | Plugin | Description | | :--- |