Install Omanta

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Preferences

Clicks, thumbnails, captions, dates and window translucency.

Where it is

Ctrl+, · the main menu (≡), Preferences

What you can do

  • Changes apply as you make them; Esc closes the window.
  • General: folders before files, single- or double-click to open, and folders that expand in place in the list view (▸).
  • Optional menu items: Create Link and Delete Permanently.
  • Performance: where to search subfolders, show thumbnails and count the items in folders: on this computer only, everywhere, or never.
  • Icon View Captions: up to three details under each icon's name, such as size or date. More appear as you zoom in.
  • Date and Time Format: Simple ("3 days ago") or Detailed.
  • Background Opacity lets the wallpaper show through the window, like a terminal. Text and icons stay solid.
  • Omanta follows your Omarchy theme, and changes with it.

In this film

  1. Ctrl+comma, or the main menu
  2. Changes apply as you make themEsc closes the window
  3. Scroll for moreCaptions, dates and appearance
  4. Background opacitySee your wallpaper through the window
  5. Captions under the iconsMore appear as you zoom in
  6. Folders that open in placeIn the list view, click ▸