ForkLift for Mac v4.3.1 Dual-Pane File Manager Chinese Activated Version Download

ForkLift is a lightweight, clean dual-pane file manager designed specifically for macOS. It is powerful and suitable for Mac users who need to efficiently handle files locally or on remote servers.

1. Core Features

1.1 Remote Connections

ForkLift supports connecting to a variety of remote storage protocols, covering the vast majority of daily development and operations scenarios:

• Standard protocols: SFTP, FTP, WebDAV
• Cloud storage services: Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive
• Network and sharing protocols: Rackspace CloudFiles, SMB, AFP, NFS

Users can connect to multiple servers simultaneously and easily manage files across networks via drag-and-drop, without repeatedly switching windows.

1.2 ForkLift Mini (Menu Bar Utility)

It provides quick access features that make file transfers even more convenient:

• Mount saved remote connections as disks.
• Upload files from Finder to remote servers via drag-and-drop.
• Run saved sync tasks (Synclet) when ForkLift is not running.

1.3 Preview and Editing

The preview pane supports instant viewing of multiple file types:

• Display detailed file information.
• Play audio and video files.
• View images, PDFs, and other common documents.
• Directly edit text files on local and remote servers.

1.4 Quick Access

The “Quick Open” feature allows you to quickly access favorites, devices, menu commands, or open files with preset applications, greatly improving operational efficiency.

2. More Features

• Dual-pane management: Supports horizontal or vertical pane splitting to improve file operation efficiency.
• Favorites sync: Sync favorites, sync tasks, and rename presets across multiple devices via Dropbox.
• Dropbox integration: Right-click to copy file links from the Dropbox directory.
• Transfer management: Supports adjusting transfer order, setting conflict rules, error handling, and bandwidth limits.
• Tag organization: Add tags to files for easy searching, filtering, and management.
• Disklet: Mount remote servers as local disks, displayed on the desktop.
• Synchronized browsing: Automatically sync folder structures in both panes to simplify navigation.
• Tabs: Manage multiple folders within the same pane via tabs, avoiding window clutter.
• Advanced search: Search files by name, extension, type, tag, or content, including on remote servers.
• Quick select: Quickly select files by typing file names, extensions, or tags.
• App deletion tool: Built-in uninstaller to thoroughly remove application residual files.
• Remote editing: Set a preferred editor to directly modify remote files, which are automatically uploaded after saving.
• Archive management: Browse local and remote compressed archives like regular folders, with preview and search support.
• Keyboard control: Full keyboard support, including selecting files with the space bar.
• Workspaces: Save layouts including open tabs and locations, and switch work environments at any time.
• FXP copy: Transfer data directly between servers that support FXP, without going through the local Mac.
• Tool integration: Extend functionality via command-line tools and create shortcuts.
• Git support: Display Git file status, and support add, commit, push, and pull operations.
• Terminal integration: Quickly open Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, or Kitty at the current path.
• Show hidden files: Easily view hidden items via a shortcut or toolbar button.
• File sharing: Quickly share various documents and files.
• Default file viewer: Set ForkLift as the system default file manager.
• File comparison: Integrate tools like FileMerge, Kaleidoscope, and Beyond Compare to compare text or image files.

3. What’s New in Version 4.3.1

3.1 New Features

• Support for opening SFTP/FTP folders containing text encoding errors, with problematic characters displayed as replacement symbols (�).
• Double-clicking the list header divider automatically adjusts column widths to fit content.
• Support for dragging items from remote connections into the terminal to insert their paths.
• Added hover tooltips in the “Log” section of the preview window to display full information.
• Workspaces can be opened in a new window via the sidebar context menu, or displayed in the Favorites Manager.

3.2 Improvements

• Selected tags in the sidebar remain selected.
• When selecting a tag, the tab icon correctly displays as a tag icon.
• Inactive tabs related to searches no longer lose their original icons.
• If the toolbar search field is removed, the “Find” command in the menu is disabled.
• Workspaces now correctly restore view settings for all tabs.

3.3 Fixes

• Removed the “Clear” tag from the color tag list in the context menu.
• Fixed incorrect path and icon display when opening a folder from a saved search.
• Color tags are now generated based on the macOS system language, rather than being fixed in English.
• Fixed an issue where tags incorrectly appeared in the sidebar’s “Recent Folders”.
• Fixed missing “Permissions” section in the preview window when selecting files from search results.
• Fixed an issue in Amazon S3 where zero-size files with empty filenames could be displayed.
• Fixed an issue where FTP TLS connections incorrectly used active mode when editing.
• Fixed an issue where search results added to favorites did not work properly.
• Various other minor fixes and improvements.

4. Screenshots

5. Detailed Installation Guide

5.1 Download and Preparation

First, make sure you have downloaded ForkLift v4.3.1 Chinese activated version from the link provided on this page. After downloading, double-click the .dmg file to mount it.

If the system prompts “Cannot verify developer”, go to “System Preferences” > “Security & Privacy” > “General” and click “Open Anyway”. This is a routine macOS protection for newly installed applications.

5.2 Installation Steps

1. Double-click the mounted disk image and drag the ForkLift icon into the Applications folder.
2. Wait for the copy to complete. Before launching for the first time, it is recommended to disconnect from the network to avoid activation verification.
3. Open ForkLift from the Applications folder. If prompted for an activation code, use the activation information included in the archive.
4. If the app crashes, SIP may not be disabled. Restart your Mac, hold Command + R to enter Recovery Mode, type csrutil disable in Terminal, and restart.
5. After activation is complete, all features can be used normally.

5.3 Verify Installation

Open ForkLift, check the “About ForkLift” menu, and confirm the version number is 4.3.1. Try connecting to a local folder or remote server to ensure the dual-pane functionality works properly.

6. FAQ

6.1 What should I do if the app crashes on launch?

Crashes are usually related to System Integrity Protection (SIP). Please follow the steps in the installation guide to disable SIP, and restart. It is recommended to re-enable SIP after use to ensure system security.

6.2 How do I connect to Amazon S3?

In ForkLift, click “Connect to Server” and select the Amazon S3 protocol. Enter your Access Key and Secret Key, as well as the default region. After saving, you can manage S3 buckets just like local folders.

6.3 How does ForkLift integrate with Finder?

You can set ForkLift as the default file manager in ForkLift’s preferences. This way, double-clicking a folder will automatically open it with ForkLift.

6.4 How do I sync favorites between two Macs?

ForkLift supports syncing favorites via Dropbox. Log in to your Dropbox account in preferences and enable the sync option. All favorites, sync tasks, and rename presets will be automatically synchronized.

6.5 What should I do if an error occurs during file transfer?

Check whether the network connection is stable and confirm that the remote server protocol settings are correct. ForkLift’s transfer management supports setting conflict rules and error handling. You can adjust the order or retry in the transfer queue.

6.6 How do I show hidden files?

The shortcut Command + Shift + . quickly toggles the display of hidden files. You can also add a “Show Hidden Files” button to the toolbar for easy access.

6.7 What remote editing does ForkLift support?

You can set a preferred editor, such as Sublime Text or Visual Studio Code. Right-click a file on the remote server, select “Edit With…”, and it will be automatically uploaded after saving.

6.8 How do I uninstall ForkLift?

Use ForkLift’s built-in “App Deletion Tool” to thoroughly remove residual files. Open ForkLift, select “Tools” > “App Deletion”, find ForkLift, and execute the deletion.

7. Tips and Practical Examples

7.1 Efficient Use of Dual Panes

Place local folders in the left pane and remote servers in the right pane. Drag and drop files to upload or download. Use Command + T to create a new tab, and Command + D to duplicate files.

7.2 Practical Example: Website Deployment

Suppose you need to update website files. Connect to an SFTP server in ForkLift, with the left pane showing the local project folder and the right pane showing the remote root directory. After modifying local files, simply drag them to the right pane to overwrite the old files.

Use the synchronized browsing feature to automatically navigate to the corresponding folder. Combined with Git support, you can view file status and confirm which files need updating.

7.3 Using Disklet to Mount Remote Disks

For remote folders that need frequent access, right-click and select “Mount as Disk”. It will appear as a disk icon on the desktop. Double-click to open it in Finder without launching ForkLift.

8. Common Mac Shortcuts Table