ForkLift
brew install --cask forklift
v4.6.4
Dual-pane file manager with built-in FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, and cloud storage support.
Why you might care
ForkLift combines a capable Finder replacement with integrated remote file access, eliminating the need to switch between multiple tools. It's a commercial native macOS app with a long history (since the early days of OS X), favored by power users and developers who work with remote servers and cloud storage regularly.
330
30-day installs · #639
1.1k
90-day · #562
4.8k
365-day · #508
Links
- https://binarynights.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/f/forklift.rb
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