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brew install --cask google-drive v127.0.1

Sync and access your Google Drive files directly on your Mac.

Why you might care

Google Drive for Mac provides seamless cloud storage integration with automatic syncing, offline access, and tight integration with Google Workspace. It's free with a Google account and includes 15GB of storage, making it ideal for anyone already using Google's ecosystem.

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