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ForkLift

Manage files across servers

ForkLift is a Mac file manager and transfer client for you if you regularly work with local folders, remote servers, or cloud storage.

by BinaryNights LLC · 96% positive (2,303)

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Helps you Manage files beyond Finder 25 Connect cloud storage & servers 21 Back up & sync files 20 Find files fast 15 Preview files without opening 32

What you get

Keep your Mac and server files organized, compared, and in sync.

ForkLift gives you one place to work with files on your Mac and across multiple servers. You can open two folders side by side, then drag files between them instead of juggling separate windows. You can connect to FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3, and other remote volumes, keeping several connections open at once.

When folders need to match, you can check which items are new, changed, deleted, or already identical before syncing in one direction or both. For closer checks of individual files, you can use integrations with file comparison tools.

You can also find local and remote items by filename, extension, text, or tags, then preview photos, PDFs, and other files without opening them separately. You can edit text files directly on your Mac or server and browse archives like folders, reducing the steps between finding a file and working on it.

  • Move files between locations

    You can keep local and remote folders side by side and drag files between them.

  • Keep folders in sync

    You can review folder differences, then sync changes in one direction or both.

  • Find remote files

    You can locate items on servers using filenames, extensions, text, or tags.

  • Check before opening

    You can preview photos, PDFs, and other files, or edit local and remote text files directly.

Best for

  • You regularly transfer files between your Mac and servers
  • You need to keep local and remote folders aligned
  • You prefer working with two folders side by side

Skip it if

You probably don't need it if Finder covers your local file work and you rarely access servers or sync folders.

Screenshots

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From the developer

Looking for a robust FTP client for Mac, which comes with a solid set of useful options? This file manager app has got you covered. It’s fast and reliable, yet incredibly simple to use. In fact, it’s also a wonderful Finder replacement app, which offers much more.
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