maestral ☆

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Description:
Open-source Dropbox client

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.9.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @MaestralApp | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: dropbox cloud-storage sync open-source privacy

Install: brew install --cask maestral

About:
Maestral is a lightweight, open-source Dropbox client for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It provides secure, selective sync with zero-knowledge encryption and ignores unnecessary system files. The client is highly efficient, consuming fewer resources than the official app while offering full control over your data.

Key Features:

Selective folder sync to save disk space
Zero-knowledge encryption for enhanced privacy
Low resource usage and background operation
CLI and GUI interfaces available
Open source and free to use

Use Cases:

Syncing Dropbox files without the official client's bloat
Maintaining privacy while using cloud storage
Managing Dropbox on low-resource systems or servers

Alternatives:

Dropbox – Official client is proprietary, heavier on resources, and lacks zero-knowledge privacy features.
rclone – Powerful CLI tool for many cloud providers; Maestral offers a more user-friendly, Dropbox-specific GUI experience.

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