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Guides & Tutorials

Master Captain's Deck with our step-by-step guides. From basic navigation to advanced workflows, we've got you covered.

Getting Started

Beginner

Installing Captain's Deck

Download, install, and launch Captain's Deck for the first time. Configure initial settings and start your 14-day trial.

Beginner

Understanding the Dual-Pane Interface

Learn the basics of the dual-pane layout. Navigate directories, switch between panes, and understand the status bar.

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Beginner

Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

Master the essential keyboard shortcuts. Vim-style navigation, file operations, tabs, and more. Boost your productivity.

File Operations

Essentials

Copying and Moving Files

Copy and move files between panes with F5 and F6. Learn about conflict resolution, background operations, and progress tracking.

Search interface with Spotlight and Deep search
Essentials

Searching for Files

Use Spotlight, Deep Search, or Hybrid mode. Search by name, content, or regex. Navigate results and open files directly.

Essentials

Comparing Files with Visual Diff

Select two files and compare them side-by-side. Syntax highlighting, change navigation, and diff statistics.

Remote Connections

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Pro Feature

Connecting to SFTP/SSH Servers

Set up SFTP connections with password or key authentication. Save credentials securely and browse remote files.

Pro Feature

Working with Amazon S3

Connect to S3, MinIO, DigitalOcean Spaces, or Backblaze B2. Browse buckets, upload files, and manage cloud storage.

Pro Feature

FTP/FTPS Connections

Connect to FTP and FTPS servers. Configure passive mode, encoding settings, and transfer options.

Advanced

Pro Feature

Using the Built-in Terminal

Toggle the terminal panel, understand bidirectional sync, and configure your preferred shell.

Pro Feature

Admin Mode & System Files

Enable Admin Mode to access protected directories. Understand SMJobBless, authorization, and security considerations.

Pro Feature

Creating Your First Plugin

Write a JavaScript plugin to extend Captain's Deck. Learn the plugin API, manifest format, and permission system.

Customization

Customization

Configuring Preferences

Set up Captain's Deck exactly how you like it. Keyboard shortcuts, default directories, file associations, and more.

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Pro Feature

Norton Commander Theme Setup

Enable the retro DOS theme. Configure scanlines, CRT effects, and install authentic DOS fonts for the full experience.

Reference

Complete Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

The definitive list of all keyboard shortcuts. Navigation, file operations, tabs, search, terminal, and more.