geesefs ☆

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Description:
FUSE FS implementation over S3

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: s3 cloud-storage fuse filesystem linux

Install: brew install geesefs

About:
Geesefs is a high-performance FUSE filesystem implementation designed for mounting cloud object storage buckets, specifically S3-compatible services, as local file systems. It provides a bridge that allows standard Linux tools and applications to interact with cloud storage without needing native API integration. The tool focuses on delivering efficient performance for large files and directory operations, making it easier to manage cloud assets using familiar filesystem commands.

Key Features:

S3-compatible storage mounting via FUSE
Optimized for large file transfers and performance
Supports standard filesystem operations and tools
Designed for Linux environments

Use Cases:

Mounting cloud storage buckets for local access and manipulation
Integrating S3 storage into legacy applications that require a filesystem interface
Performing batch file operations on cloud data using standard command-line utilities

Alternatives:

s3fs – Geesefs is often cited as a higher-performance alternative to s3fs, particularly for large files and directory operations.
rclone – rclone is a versatile multi-protocol tool; Geesefs provides a more focused, mount-based interface specifically for S3 workloads.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 2:09pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	d2c2cee0