# dolphin > KDE's file manager to manage files and directories. > More information: . - Launch the file manager: `dolphin` - Open specific directories: `dolphin {{path/to/directory1 path/to/directory2 ...}}` - Open with specific files or directories selected: `dolphin --select {{path/to/file_or_directory1 path/to/file_or_directory2 ...}}` - Open a new window: `dolphin --new-window` - Open specific directories in split view: `dolphin --split {{path/to/directory1}} {{path/to/directory2}}` - Launch the daemon (only required to use the DBus interface): `dolphin --daemon` - Display help: `dolphin --help`