Disk Drill
brew install --cask disk-drill
v6.2.2219
Recover deleted or lost files from drives, connected devices, and mobile devices.
Why you might care
Disk Drill offers free scanning to preview recoverable files before committing to recovery. It handles multiple storage types (internal/external drives, iOS, Android) in one tool, making it practical for users dealing with accidental deletions across different device ecosystems.
255
30-day installs · #769
826
90-day · #739
3.3k
365-day · #687
Links
- https://www.cleverfiles.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/d/disk-drill.rb
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