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ForkLift
Finder replacement and FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and Amazon s3 client
System Utilities
What is ForkLift?
Finder replacement and FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and Amazon s3 client
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask forkliftHow to Install ForkLift on Mac
Follow these steps to install ForkLift using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask forkliftPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask forklift - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm forklift is installed, then try `forklift --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch ForkLift
Run `forklift` 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 updatefirst 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
Premium features available
Professional support available
Pros
- ✓Simple one-command installation
- ✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
- ✓Professional-grade features
Cons
- ✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
- ✗macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about ForkLift
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask forklift`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `forklift` from Terminal.
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