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.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 26, 2023 11:56pm 1.7.1 0 VERSION_BUMP b2ce9584
Feb 25, 2023 8:22am 1.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4083e213
Dec 16, 2022 7:37am 1.6.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 898f1f9c
Dec 4, 2022 4:14pm 1.6.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 28ad8104
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