Description:
Cut and paste files in Finder
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.5.1-1741281408,q29jqhoble8xbtvypmmkx,oo97q4f6g9mwjyqmhjakbr7to@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@sindresorhus |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
finder
productivity
file-management
macos
utility
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Install:
brew install --cask command-x
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About:
Command-X is a macOS utility that brings the classic cut-and-paste functionality for files and folders to Finder. It allows users to select files, press Command-X to 'cut' them, navigate to a destination folder, and press Command-V to move them. This workflow mirrors standard text editing shortcuts, providing a more intuitive and efficient way to manage files compared to the default drag-and-drop or copy-paste methods.
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Key Features:
- Enables standard cut-and-paste shortcuts (Command-X, Command-V) for files in Finder
- Provides visual feedback to indicate which files are 'cut' and pending a move
- Integrates seamlessly with macOS Finder without requiring external applications
- Lightweight and unobtrusive, following native macOS design principles
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Use Cases:
- Rearranging files across different folders or drives without dragging windows
- Moving multiple selected files from a deep directory structure to a new location
- Streamlining file organization workflows for power users accustomed to keyboard shortcuts
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Alternatives:
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Finder (Native)
– Finder supports copy-paste (Command-C, Command-V) but lacks native cut-paste for files, requiring drag-and-drop for moves.
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Path Finder
– A full-featured Finder replacement with built-in cut-paste, but is a paid, heavy alternative compared to this lightweight utility.
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Commit |
| Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm |
1.5.1-1741281408,q29jqhoble8xbtvypmmkx,oo97q4f6g9mwjyqmhjakbr7to |
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VERSION_BUMP |
9d1e25e0 |
| Jan 19, 2024 9:43am |
1.4.0-1705659953,3zg73o7fs2rlpypaud9pj,x9gpppflpv4ve2t2qm1yg5ht9 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
ef6c033b |
| Jan 12, 2024 11:29am |
1.3.0-1702592806,p419o2i43z0hvk9z2clv3,r6pqrd8fystytsebx060rdy5y |
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VERSION_BUMP |
5704e2f0 |
| Dec 11, 2023 10:21am |
1.0.6-1684086547-1701611235,yubkc4dmr2xy89ja4r4hr,xa0zqmllf0uwrm55latddna99 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
6eb01f71 |
| Dec 10, 2023 6:26pm |
1.0.6-1684086547-1701611235,yubkc4dmr2xy89ja4r4hr,xa0zqmllf0uwrm55latddna99 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
845e55fa |
| Dec 4, 2023 1:04am |
1.0.6-1684086547-1701611235,yubkc4dmr2xy89ja4r4hr,xa0zqmllf0uwrm55latddna99 |
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0f121716 |
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