ForkLift
ForkLift is a macOS dual-pane file manager and file transfer app for browsing local files, remote servers, and cloud storage in one workspace.
What is ForkLift?
ForkLift is a native macOS file manager and file transfer client from BinaryNights. It helps users browse, organize, copy, move, rename, compare, and sync files across local folders, network locations, remote servers, and supported cloud storage services. The app is aimed at people who work with large file sets or frequent transfers, including web developers, system administrators, and power users who want more control than Finder offers. Its dual-pane layout is designed for drag-and-drop file management between locations, while built-in connection support makes it practical for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, SMB, and AFP workflows. ForkLift also includes tools for archive handling, batch renaming, synchronization, and remote file editing, making it useful for everyday file organization as well as website deployment and server maintenance tasks.
Key features
- Browse and manage files in a dual-pane workspace
- Connect to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, SMB, AFP, Amazon S3, and Backblaze B2 locations
- Sync folders and compare contents between two locations
- Batch rename groups of files with custom rules
- Search, filter, and preview files while navigating folders
- Open and edit remote files without manual download workflows
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
ForkLift is legitimate file-management software for macOS. It needs access to the files and folders you choose to browse or transfer, and that level of access is normal for a file manager and transfer client. If you connect remote servers or cloud accounts, the app can handle credentials and transfer data on your behalf, so use trusted connections and review any saved login details if you share your Mac. Removing the app does not remove your personal files by itself, but it may leave behind saved settings, connection details, or cached data until those are cleaned up separately.
Recommendation: Keep ForkLift if you use it to manage local files, remote servers, or cloud storage from your Mac. Remove it only if you no longer want its file-management features or already use another tool for the same work; doing so may also remove convenient access to saved connections and sync workflows.
Common paths
/Applications/ForkLift.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.binarynights.ForkLift2
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/ForkLift
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.binarynights.ForkLift2.plist
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