MacDroid
brew install --cask macdroid
v2.9.1
Transfer files and manage Android devices from your Mac via USB or Wi-Fi.
Why you might care
MacDroid provides a lightweight, native way to connect Android phones to macOS without relying on cloud services or complex setup. It handles file transfers, device management, and syncing through a simple interface—useful if you regularly work with Android devices from your Mac.
200
30-day installs · #904
610
90-day · #898
2.2k
365-day · #935
Links
- https://www.macdroid.app/
- Brew formula source: Casks/m/macdroid.rb
Blurb generated by claude-haiku-4-5 on today.
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