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bryanthaboi edited this page Nov 7, 2026 · 1 revision

replacing finder

use the default-file-manager controls in onboarding/settings. u can restore finder as default from settings too.

most apps' show in finder + folder opens can go here. desktop icons, open/save dialogs, airdrop, finder-specific features and scripts targeting finder stay with finder. dock stacks + spotlight depend on the macos code path; dont count on every reveal moving over.

hiding finder desktop icons and adding quit to finder are optional. each has an undo. finder can relaunch when macos needs it.

this doesnt replace the operating system's finder. see faq and installing.

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