• Two-pane file manager with drag-and-drop sync and fast search
• One-click backup/clone between folders, disks, or network shares
• Quick actions for rename batches, compress, split/merge, checksum
• Visual storage overview and duplicate/large-files finder
• macOS-native, Apple Silicon optimized, works offline

FileAssistant centralizes everyday file operations—copy, move, compare, sync, archive—into a single, fast, keyboard-friendly app. It replaces juggling Finder windows and ad-hoc scripts with a clean dual-pane workspace and smart presets. Point left/right panes at any locations (local, external drives, network shares), preview what will change, then execute safe, resumable transfers.

Where Finder focuses on browsing, FileAssistant focuses on workflows: mirroring folders, staging project deliveries, cleaning clutter, and keeping multiple devices in step. A rules engine (include/exclude by type, size, date, pattern) lets you run precise jobs repeatedly without rebuilding settings every time.

• Sync Engine — Choose Mirror, Update, Two-Way, or Custom. The preview shows creates/updates/deletes before running. Jobs can be saved as reusable recipes with schedules.
• Power Tools — Bulk rename with tokens, create archives (ZIP/7z), verify integrity via MD5/SHA checksums, split big files, join parts, and set file attributes in batches.
• Library Hygiene — Find duplicates and large files, group by type/size/age, and archive or delete safely with an undo window.
• Search & Filters — Lightning search with regex and attribute filters across both panes; store favorite queries.
• Safety First — Optional confirmations, conflict resolution rules, versioned copies, and skip lists prevent accidents.

1. Install and open FileAssistant.
2. Select left/right locations (e.g., Project ↔ External SSD).
3. Click Preview to see planned changes; tweak include/exclude rules.
4. Hit Sync or Copy. Save the configuration as a Recipe for next time.

• Use Mirror to keep a read-only backup; use Two-Way for work folders.
• Add a version suffix token ({yyyy}-{mm}-{dd}-{#}) to avoid overwrites.
• Pin a Large Files smart filter to review media before archiving.
• Combine checksum verify with ZIP to create verifiable deliverables.
• Schedule a nightly Update from Documents → NAS for peace of mind.

• Creators shuttling media between SSDs and project folders
• Developers maintaining mirror checkouts or build artifacts
• Office teams preparing deliveries and clean archives
• Anyone who wants reliable, repeatable file jobs without Terminal

• macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later
• Intel or Apple Silicon Mac
• ~200 MB free space (plus room for temp files during transfers)
• Network share/permissions if syncing with NAS or SMB

Does it modify files in place?
Only according to the job’s rules. Use Preview to see every change before running.

Can it recover from interruptions?
Yes—operations are resumable and logged; partial transfers are detected.

External drives & NAS?
Works with APFS/HFS+, exFAT, SMB/NAS shares (permissions permitting).

Is data sent online?
No. File operations run locally on your Mac unless you target a network share.

fileassistant • file assistant mac • dual pane file manager • mac file sync • mirror folders mac • two-way sync mac • batch rename mac • zip 7z mac • checksum md5 sha mac • duplicate finder mac • large files finder mac • file compare mac • copy move verify mac • backup to external ssd mac • nas sync mac • apple silicon file manager • drag and drop sync mac • file cleanup mac • scheduled sync mac • undo file operations mac