s3fs ☆
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Description:
FUSE-based file system backed by Amazon S3
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.97@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 8, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: cloud-storage s3 fuse filesystem aws
Install: brew install s3fs
About:
s3fs is a FUSE-based file system that allows you to mount an Amazon S3 bucket as a local file system. It enables standard Linux tools to interact with cloud storage, supporting large files and POSIX-like file system semantics. This provides seamless access to S3 storage for backups, data sharing, and application integration.
Key Features:
  • POSIX file system interface for S3
  • Support for large files and multipart uploads
  • Compatible with standard Linux utilities
  • Support for S3 encryption and IAM roles
Use Cases:
  • Mounting S3 buckets for direct file access
  • Backup and archival storage integration
  • Sharing data across EC2 instances
  • Local development with cloud storage
Alternatives:
  • goofys – Higher performance but less POSIX-compliant
  • rclone – Multi-cloud support with sync capabilities
Version History
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Dec 8, 2025 5:16am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ad3d24c
Nov 24, 2025 11:30pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6604f65e
Nov 5, 2025 6:44am 1 VERSION_BUMP 58026b07
Nov 5, 2025 6:44am 1 VERSION_BUMP 9f3c7849
May 22, 2023 9:23am 0 VERSION_BUMP 006c5830
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