Caja vs. Windows File Explorer: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Caja als Linux-Alternative zu Windows File Explorer

Aktualisiert am 27. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Caja is a solid replacement for Windows File Explorer if you're using the MATE desktop or prefer a lightweight, traditional file manager. It handles basic file operations reliably—browse, copy, move, rename, delete—and supports drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, and archive browsing. Users coming from Windows will find the layout familiar, though some advanced features like integrated cloud storage or deep system integration are missing. It’s best suited for users who value simplicity and don’t need advanced metadata or network-heavy workflows.

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Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 1.28.0
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Caja installieren

Was gleich funktioniert

Graphical browsing of local and external drives
Copy, move, rename, and delete operations via GUI or context menu
Drag-and-drop file manipulation within and between windows
Sidebar with bookmarks and device shortcuts
Search bar with filtering as you type

Was anders ist

No built-in indexed full-text search like Windows Search
Thumbnail previews limited by installed codecs and MATE settings
No native integration with OneDrive or other cloud services
Root access requires separate policy setup (e.g., caja-admin)
Fewer metadata display options compared to Explorer’s details pane

Ihre Windows File Explorer-Dateien öffnen

Caja opens the same file types as Windows File Explorer—documents, images, archives, and media—provided the correct applications and codecs are installed. It reads NTFS, FAT, and exFAT drives out of the box when mounted. You can access, copy, and move files from Windows partitions without conversion. Archives (ZIP, TAR, etc.) are browsable and extractable. However, .lnk files and some Windows-specific metadata are ignored, which is normal behavior on Linux.

Von Windows File Explorer zu Caja wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install Caja via your distro’s package manager (e.g., 'sudo apt install caja')
Set Caja as default file manager through system settings or MATE Control Center
Copy or symlink frequently accessed directories to the bookmarks file (~/.config/gtk-3.0/bookmarks)
Enable thumbnail previews in Caja preferences if not already active
Install optional plugins like caja-gksu for root actions via right-click

Wichtige Funktionen von Caja

Seitenleiste mit Lesezeichen und Geräteverknüpfungen
Kontextmenüaktionen zum Kopieren, Verschieben und Umbenennen
Vorschaufenster für Bilder, PDFs und Text
Suchleiste mit sofortiger Filterung
Unterstützung für ZIP, TAR und andere Archive
Drag‑and‑Drop und Tastenkombinationen
Anpassbare Symbolleiste und Ansichtsoptionen
Integriertes Terminal (optional)

Caja unter Linux installieren

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install caja

Debiansudo apt install caja

Fedorasudo dnf install caja

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S caja

openSUSEsudo zypper install caja

Häufige Fragen

Can Caja access my Windows partitions?

Yes, Caja shows all mounted drives, including NTFS and FAT partitions. They appear under 'Devices' in the sidebar. Mounting is usually automatic in desktop environments.

Does Caja support drag-and-drop between folders?

Yes, drag-and-drop works within and between Caja windows, just like in Windows File Explorer. It also supports keyboard shortcuts for power users.

How do I open folders as administrator in Caja?

Install caja-gksu or caja-admin, then right-click a folder and choose 'Open as Administrator' for root access.

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