Introducing Ghost Commander


Ghost Commander is a versatile dual-panel file manager that supports various protocols including FTP, SFTP, SMB (Windows share), WebDAV, BOX, and Dropbox. This powerful tool allows you to manage your files both locally and remotely, and even tweak your system in root mode.

As an open-source software, Ghost Commander is free from advertisements, existing solely thanks to user donations. You can check out the source code here.

User Interface


The user interface is designed with simplicity in mind, allowing you to easily copy and move files between two panels. File selection is intuitive: tapping on the left side opens files and folders, while tapping on the right allows you to select multiple items. If you're left-handed, you can swap these zones in the settings.

Storage Access


Writing access to external SD card drives and USB OTG is available through a special Storage Access Framework mode, while the native mode provides read-only access to external drives.

Key Features



  • Support for FTP, SFTP, and Windows network shares (with plugins)

  • Access to Google Drive, BOX, and Dropbox cloud storage

  • Create and extract encrypted ZIP archives

  • Root (superuser) mode for advanced users

  • Customizable appearance and behavior

Feature Highlights



  1. Easy sorting by name, extension, size, or date

  2. Customizable multiselect options

  3. Modify file permissions and ownership in root mode

  4. ZIP archive support: create, extract, and view without extraction

  5. Built-in FTP client for uploading and downloading files

  6. Favorite shortcuts for quick access to folders

  7. Calculate file and folder sizes, as well as MD5 and SHA-1 checksums

  8. File search by content and properties

  9. Text editor and viewers for text and images

  10. Send files via email, Bluetooth, and more

  11. Personalization options including colors, font size, and interface language

  12. Support for streaming audio/video from remote locations

Permissions Explained


Ghost Commander requires certain permissions to function effectively:



  • INTERNET: Enables FTP and network plugins to connect to servers.

  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Prevents WiFi disconnection during file transfers.

  • WAKE_LOCK: Keeps the phone awake during file transfers.

  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows copying files to the SD card.

  • VIBRATE: Enables vibration notifications for long file operations.

  • INSTALL_SHORTCUT: Creates shortcut icons on the desktop.

  • MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS: Allows mounting/unmounting as requested.

  • ACCESS_SUPERUSER: Ensures root mode functions properly.

  • USE_CREDENTIALS: Grants Google Drive plugin access to Google services.

Get Involved


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Support Development


If you enjoy using Ghost Commander, consider making a small donation to support further development. Your contributions make a difference!