ForkLift

ForkLift is a file manager and transfer client for macOS. This software provides tools for managing local and remote files. The application supports multiple connection protocols and advanced file operations.

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• Remote file transfer. ForkLift enables connections to remote servers via FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, Microsoft Azure, Rackspace Cloud Files, and other protocols. Transfers are performed with data encryption and secure authentication.
• Dual-panel interface. The dual interface simplifies file navigation and organization between different locations. Each panel can display local directories or remote connections independently.
• Directory synchronization. Comparison and synchronization tool that detects differences between folders and allows updating content in both directions. Includes a preview of changes before executing the synchronization.
• File preview. Quick content preview without opening external applications. Supports images, text documents, PDF files, videos, and multimedia formats.
• Advanced search. Search system that locates files by name, content, modification date, size, and other metadata. Results are displayed in real-time as you type.
• Remote file editing. Ability to modify files directly on remote servers through integration with text editors. Changes are saved automatically to the server.
• Network drive mounting. Persistent connection with remote servers that appear as volumes in macOS Finder. Direct access to remote files from any application.
• Permission management. Modification of file and folder permissions on Unix systems and remote servers. Includes presets for common permission configurations.
• Batch operations. Mass file renaming with custom patterns and variables. Apply changes to multiple files simultaneously.
• Secure connections. Implementation of encrypted protocols for data transfers. Support for authentication via SSH keys and digital certificates.
• macOS integration. Complete compatibility with Apple technologies including Dark Mode, Touch Bar, and keyboard shortcuts. Native interface that follows macOS design guidelines.
• Workspaces. Configuration of sets of remote connections and local folders as custom workspaces. Automatic loading of frequently used servers.
• Transfer history. Detailed log of all performed transfer operations. Monitoring of transfer speed and remaining time.
• Custom actions. Creation of custom scripts and commands to automate repetitive tasks. Execute actions on groups of selected files.
• Compression and decompression. Built-in tools to create and extract ZIP, TAR, GZIP, and BZIP2 archives. Support for compressed files with password encryption.

ForkLift was developed by Binary Nights, a company specializing in macOS software. The first version was released in 2007. The program is written primarily in Objective-C and Swift, leveraging Apple's native technologies. The developers maintain regular updates with performance improvements and compatibility with new versions of macOS.

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