forklift
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Description:
Finder replacement and FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and Amazon s3 client
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @BinaryNights  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: file-manager sftp-client ftp-client file-transfer dual-pane cloud-storage
Install: brew install --cask forklift
About:
ForkLift is a robust dual-pane file manager and transfer client designed for macOS. It excels at managing local and remote files across FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and Amazon S3 connections. The tool integrates seamlessly with macOS features while offering advanced capabilities like batch renaming and folder synchronization.
Key Features:
  • Dual-pane interface for efficient file operations
  • Support for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and cloud storage
  • Advanced file synchronization tools
  • Built-in batch renaming and editing
  • Integration with macOS Finder and Quick Look
Use Cases:
  • Managing and transferring files between local Mac and remote servers
  • Syncing local folders with cloud storage buckets
  • Performing batch file operations and renaming across multiple connections
Alternatives:
  • Cyberduck – Open source alternative with similar protocol support but different UI approach
  • Transmit – Popular commercial alternative known for speed and polished interface
Version History
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Feb 10, 2026 4:14pm 4.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 03092feb
Jan 13, 2026 1:20pm 4.4.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 08f265e1
Sep 9, 2025 1:21pm 4.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 395e9083
Aug 26, 2025 2:41pm 4.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 50135e68
Aug 26, 2025 1:19pm 4.4 0 VERSION_BUMP d0d8b2fe
Aug 13, 2024 5:57pm 4.1.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 5f369ab5