fcp ☆
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Description:
Significantly faster alternative to the classic Unix cp(1) command
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: file-copy performance cli utility cp
Install: brew install fcp
About:
fcp is a high-performance file copy utility designed to significantly outperform the traditional Unix cp command. It leverages modern system calls like copy_file_range(2) and parallelized I/O operations to minimize CPU overhead and maximize transfer speeds. This makes it particularly effective for large files and bulk directory transfers.
Key Features:
  • Parallelized I/O for maximum throughput
  • Uses copy_file_range for zero-copy transfers
  • Low CPU overhead compared to cp
  • Preserves file metadata and permissions
Use Cases:
  • Copying large datasets or virtual machine images
  • Performing high-speed directory backups
  • Accelerating build artifact staging in CI/CD pipelines
Alternatives:
  • cp – Standard Unix tool; fcp is significantly faster for large files/directories
  • rsync – Better for syncing/remote transfers; fcp is faster for simple local copies
License: BSD-3-Clause
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Oct 15, 2025 5:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 451da34f
Sep 13, 2025 7:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 54e6584a
Sep 13, 2024 4:27am 0 VERSION_BUMP c6af734f
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