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EagleFiler

Organise files, archive e-mails, save Web pages and notes, search everything

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategoryProductivity
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version1.9.20Catalog version

What is EagleFiler?

Organise files, archive e-mails, save Web pages and notes, search everything

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask eaglefiler
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How to Install EagleFiler on Mac

Follow these steps to install EagleFiler using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

  1. 1

    Open Terminal

    Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".

  2. 2

    Install Homebrew

    If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.

  3. 3

    Run brew install --cask eaglefiler

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask eaglefiler
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm eaglefiler is installed, then try `eaglefiler --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch EagleFiler

    Run `eaglefiler` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

  • • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
  • • If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
  • • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

  • Simple one-command installation
  • Well-maintained and regularly updated
  • Completely free to use

Cons

  • Requires Homebrew to be installed
  • macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about EagleFiler

How do I install EagleFiler on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask eaglefiler. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run eaglefiler from Terminal.
Is EagleFiler free?
Yes, EagleFiler is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall EagleFiler?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask eaglefiler. Homebrew will remove EagleFiler and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to EagleFiler?
There are several productivity apps available for macOS. Browse the Productivity category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update EagleFiler to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask eaglefiler in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does EagleFiler work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, EagleFiler can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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