# Elio (open-source file sync and transfer app)

> Elio is a free, open-source command-line file sync and transfer tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. Snappy, batteries-included terminal file manager with rich previews, inline images, bulk actions, and trash support. It has 887 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.

Snappy, batteries-included terminal file manager with rich previews, inline images, bulk actions, and trash support. Enable the COPR repository and install with dnf:

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/elio-fm/elio |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows, BSD |
| Interface | command line |
| GitHub stars | 887 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Rust |
| Website | https://elio-fm.github.io/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | File sync & transfer |
| Latest release | v1.13.0 (Oct 7, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install elio
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/elio

### AUR (Arch Linux)

Package page: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/elio

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