chronoagent
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Description:
Remote file sharing for ChronoSync
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 12.0.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: sync backup remote-access file-sharing macos
Install: brew install --cask chronoagent
About:
ChronoAgent is a background service that enables secure remote file access and synchronization for ChronoSync. It allows users to connect to and manage files on a remote Mac over the network as if they were local. This facilitates automated backups and data transfers between machines without requiring manual user interaction.
Key Features:
  • Enables secure remote file access for ChronoSync
  • Runs as a background service for automated tasks
  • Supports encrypted connections for data protection
  • Manages connections to multiple remote Macs
Use Cases:
  • Automating offsite backups between Macs
  • Performing remote file synchronization for distributed teams
  • Managing server files from a local ChronoSync interface
Alternatives:
  • ChronoSync – ChronoSync is the primary application that uses ChronoAgent for remote connections.
  • rsync – A command-line utility for file transfer and synchronization, lacking a GUI.
  • ChronoConnect – An alternative connection method for ChronoSync, less suited for background automation.
Version History
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Mar 12, 2026 6:54pm 12.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP e2b88528
Mar 28, 2024 12:15pm 11.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 9a569bff
Dec 24, 2023 9:24am 11.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 9c677338
Dec 12, 2023 8:32am 11.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 940c2d55
Nov 2, 2023 3:04pm 11.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b3df7605
Oct 30, 2023 1:16pm 10.3.4 0 VERSION_BUMP afacf5c0
Oct 30, 2023 10:53am 10.3.4 0 VERSION_BUMP dba8af62
Oct 25, 2023 11:18am 10.3.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 83f0323f