simple-mtpfs ☆

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Description:
Simple MTP fuse filesystem driver

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: mtp fuse android filesystem cli

Install: brew install simple-mtpfs

About:
SimpleMtpfs is a FUSE-based driver that mounts Android devices with MTP support directly to your local filesystem. It enables standard file operations like copy, move, and delete without needing a dedicated client application. This tool provides a lightweight and scriptable alternative to GUI-based sync tools.

Key Features:

FUSE-based mounting for direct filesystem access
No dependency on Android File Transfer or other GUI clients
Supports standard file operations (read, write, delete, rename)
Command-line interface for easy automation

Use Cases:

Transferring files between a Linux/macOS host and an Android device via terminal
Automating backups or file synchronization scripts
Integrating Android device storage into a local development workflow

Alternatives:

go-mtpfs – A similar FUSE driver written in Go; SimpleMtpfs is often noted for its C++ implementation and stability.
gvfs-mtp – The GNOME Virtual File System MTP backend; SimpleMtpfs offers a more direct, lightweight CLI alternative.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 10, 2024 12:45pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	a44ab02e
Nov 20, 2022 2:59pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	e254633d