# dolphin > KDE file manager. > More information: . - Launch Dolphin: `dolphin` - Launch Dolphin and display a specific directory: `dolphin {{path/to/directory}}` - Launch Dolphin with a specific file or directory selected: `dolphin --select {{path/to/file_or_directory}}` - Launch Dolphin in a separated window: `dolphin --new-window` - Launch Dolphin in split view: `dolphin --split` - Start the Dolphin daemon (only required to use the DBus interface): `dolphin --daemon` - Display help: `dolphin --help`