XFolder is a modern file manager designed specifically for macOS. It integrates core features such as multi-pane views, a smart directory tree, and multi-tab management, aiming to provide a more efficient and flexible file browsing experience than Finder.
This project is built based on C# (Avalonia UI) and Swift.
The source code for this software is currently not open source. You can download the latest macOS installer package directly from the GitHub Releases page.
👉 Go to Downloads (GitHub Releases) (Please update this link according to the actual release URL)
- Download the latest
XFolder-Installer.dmgfile. - Double-click to open the
.dmgfile. - Drag the
XFoldericon into theApplicationsfolder. - Launch
XFolderfrom the Launchpad or Applications folder.
Note: As the app is not signed by an Apple Developer (verify if applicable), you may see a "can't be opened" or "unknown developer" warning upon first launch. Please go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway".
- Multi-Pane Layouts - Supports horizontal, vertical, and mixed layouts for flexible file management
- Tabs Management - Open multiple folders in separate tabs within each pane
- Directory Tree View - Navigate through folder hierarchies with a built-in tree view
- Quick Access - Pin frequently used folders like Desktop, Documents, and Downloads for instant access in the sidebar
- Breadcrumb Navigation - Intuitive path navigation bar showing full directory hierarchy with clickable segments
XFolder supports rich keyboard shortcuts to enhance productivity:
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Navigate Back | ⌥ + ← |
| Navigate Forward | ⌥ + → |
| Navigate to Parent | Delete |
| Next Pane | ⌃ + ⇧ + → |
| Previous Pane | ⌃ + ⇧ + ← |
| Details View | ⌃ + 1 or ⌃ + Num 1 |
| Grid View | ⌃ + 2 or ⌃ + Num 2 |
| Open in Finder | ⌘ + E |
| Toggle Sidebar | ⌘ + B |
| Toggle Full Screen | F11 |
| Open Terminal | ⌃ + ~ |
| Edit Path | ⌘ + L or ⌥ + D |
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy | ⌘ + C |
| Copy Item Path | ⌘ + ⇧ + C |
| Copy Item Path With Quotes | ⌘ + ⌥ + C |
| Cut | ⌘ + X |
| Paste | ⌘ + V |
| Select All | ⌘ + A |
| Delete | Delete or ⌘ + D |
| Delete Permanently | ⇧ + Delete |
| Rename | F2 |
| Open | Enter |
| New Folder | ⌘ + ⇧ + N |
| Refresh | F5 |
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Workspace | ⌘ + O |
| Save Workspace As | ⌘ + ⇧ + S |
| New Tab | ⌘ + T |
| Switch to 1st-8th Tab | ⌘ + 1-8 |
| Switch to Last Tab | ⌘ + 9 |
| Next Tab | ⌘ + → |
| Previous Tab | ⌘ + ← |
| Close Tab | ⌘ + W |
| Reopen Closed Tab | ⌘ + ⇧ + T |
| Undo | ⌘ + Z |
| Redo | ⌘ + Y |
(Check the Help menu in the app for more shortcuts)
If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions for new features, please feel free to report them in GitHub Issues.
Special thanks to the following projects for their support:
- AvaloniaUI: A powerful cross-platform .NET UI framework.
- Files: An excellent Windows file manager; this project references parts of its architectural design and code.
- Q-Dir: A classic multi-pane file explorer that provided significant design inspiration.
XFolder is Proprietary Software (c). All rights reserved. Unauthorized decompilation, modification, repackaging, or commercial distribution is prohibited.