ForkLift for Mac v4.2.9 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 efficient, meeting both local file management needs and supporting connections to various remote server protocols, making it a handy tool for Mac users to handle files.

1. Core Features

1. Remote Connections

ForkLift supports SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, Rackspace CloudFiles, SMB, AFP, NFS, and many other protocols. Users can connect to multiple servers simultaneously and manage files across networks via intuitive drag-and-drop operations. This covers the vast majority of mainstream cloud storage and LAN sharing scenarios.

2. ForkLift Mini

Resides in the menu bar, providing a convenient entry point. Main features include:

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

3. File Preview and Quick Editing

The preview pane displays detailed file information and supports direct playback of audio and video, as well as viewing images, PDFs, and other common documents. Users can also quickly edit text files on local and remote servers, eliminating the need to open a dedicated editor.

4. Quick Access and Operations

Through the “Quick Open” panel, users can:

• Quickly access favorites, devices, and common menu commands.
• Open files with a specified application.
• Apply saved multi-rename presets to selected files or folders.

2. More Features

• Dual-pane management: Supports horizontal or vertical pane splitting, or single-pane mode, providing an efficient file operation experience.
• Favorites sync: Sync favorites, sync presets, and rename presets across multiple computers via Dropbox.
• Dropbox integration: Right-click to copy share links for files in the Dropbox directory.
• Transfer management: Reorder transfer tasks, set conflict handling rules and error handling methods, and limit upload/download bandwidth.
• Tag system: Organize documents and files using tags, supporting adding, editing, deleting, searching, and filtering.
• Disklet: Mount remote servers as local disks, displayed on the desktop for easy access.
• Sync browsing: When two panes display the same folder structure, browsing in one pane automatically syncs the other.
• Tabs: Open different folders in tabs within the same pane, avoiding window clutter.
• Advanced search: Supports searching and filtering by name, extension, kind, tag, or content, for both local and remote files.
• Quick select: Quickly select or exclude files by typing file names, extensions, or tags.
• App uninstaller: Built-in tool to thoroughly remove leftover files of applications to be uninstalled.
• Remote editing: Set a preferred editor to modify remote files, and changes are automatically uploaded upon saving.
• Archive management: View contents of local and remote compressed packages like regular folders, supporting quick view, search, and filtering.
• Keyboard control: Almost all operations support keyboard shortcuts, including using the spacebar to quickly select files.
• Workspaces: Save layout configurations including open tabs and paths, and load them at any time to suit different work scenarios.
• FXP copy: Transfer data directly between servers that support FXP, without going through the local Mac.
• Tool integration: Extend functionality by invoking command-line tools, and create shortcuts for them.
• Git support: Recognize Git repositories, display file status, and support basic Git operations (add, commit, push, pull).
• Open in Terminal: One-click open Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, Kitty, or Ghostty terminal windows at the current local path.
• Show hidden files: Easily show or hide system files via shortcut or toolbar button.
• Quick share: Provides simple instant file sharing.
• Set as default file viewer: Set ForkLift as the system default file manager, replacing Finder.
• File comparison: Integrate external tools (such as Xcode FileMerge, Kaleidoscope, Beyond Compare, Araxis Merge) to compare text or image files.

3. What’s New in Version 4.2.9

New Features

1. Added multi-factor authentication (MFA) support option for SFTP connections, requiring no additional user configuration.
2. Added support for the Ghostty terminal application, selectable in settings.

Bug Fixes

1. Fixed an issue introduced in version 4.2.6 that could cause ForkLift to crash silently when connecting to SFTP servers (especially after waking from sleep).
2. Fixed an issue where opening folders containing symbolic links to external drives was abnormally slow.
3. Fixed an issue in version 4.2.6 that prevented using the Option key with the “Delete” toolbar button to permanently delete items.
4. Fixed an issue where file sorting would jump or change abnormally when “Group by Kind” was enabled.
5. Fixed an issue where item name and type colors in the preview pane did not update correctly when switching between dark and light themes.
6. Fixed an issue introduced in version 4.2.6 where the AppMover feature could cause ForkLift to be copied instead of moved to the Applications folder.
7. Various other detail improvements and bug fixes.

4. Screenshots

5. Detailed Installation Tutorial

The following is the standard installation process for ForkLift v4.2.9 on macOS. Please ensure your system version is macOS 10.14 or higher.

Step 1: Download and Extract

Click the download link on this page to get the ForkLift_4.2.9.dmg file. After downloading, double-click the DMG file, and the system will automatically mount and pop up the installation window.

Step 2: Drag and Drop Installation

In the pop-up window, you will see the ForkLift app icon and a shortcut to the “Applications” folder. Drag the ForkLift icon to the “Applications” folder on the right to start the installation.

Step 3: First Launch and Authorization

After installation, open the “Applications” folder, find ForkLift, and double-click to launch. On first launch, macOS may prompt “ForkLift is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?” Click “Open” to proceed.

Step 4: Activate the Software

If you downloaded the activated version, the software will automatically complete activation. If not automatically activated, open the ForkLift menu bar, select “ForkLift” -> “License…”, enter the provided activation code, and click “Activate”.

Step 5: Permission Settings (Optional)

For full functionality, it is recommended to go to “System Preferences” -> “Security & Privacy” -> “Accessibility” and “Full Disk Access” and check ForkLift. This allows it to manage files and access system directories more smoothly.

6. FAQ

1. Why can’t ForkLift connect to my FTP server?

Please check if the server address, port, username, and password are correct. Also, confirm that your network firewall is not blocking ForkLift’s access. Try using passive mode (PASV) connection.

2. How do I set ForkLift as the default file manager?

Open ForkLift, select “ForkLift” -> “Preferences…” from the menu bar. In the “General” tab, check “Set ForkLift as default file manager”.

3. What should I do if I get a “Cannot verify developer” prompt after installation?

This is due to macOS’s Gatekeeper security mechanism. Go to “System Preferences” -> “Security & Privacy” -> “General”, and click the “Open Anyway” button below “Allow apps downloaded from”.

4. Where do I enable ForkLift Mini?

Open ForkLift, select “ForkLift” -> “Preferences…” from the menu bar. In the “General” tab, check “Enable ForkLift Mini”. It will display an icon in the menu bar.

5. How do I sync favorites between two Macs?

In “Preferences” -> “Sync”, check “Sync favorites via Dropbox”. You need to ensure both Macs are logged into the same Dropbox account.

6. How do I limit speed when transferring files?

While a transfer task is in progress, click the “Limit Bandwidth” button in the transfer panel. You can set specific upload and download speed limits.

7. Why does my SFTP connection keep dropping?

This is usually related to the server’s heartbeat settings. In the connection settings, find the “Advanced” option, enable “Keep connection alive”, and set a shorter heartbeat interval (e.g., 30 seconds).

8. Does ForkLift support batch renaming?

Yes. Select multiple files, right-click and choose “Rename…”, or use the shortcut Command + Shift + R. You can use various preset rules for batch renaming.

9. How do I completely uninstall an application?

Use ForkLift’s built-in app uninstaller. From the menu bar, select “Go” -> “Applications”, find the app to uninstall, right-click and choose “Move to Trash”. Alternatively, use ForkLift’s “App Uninstaller” tool to scan and clean up leftover files.

10. What should I do if the software crashes?

First, ensure you are using the latest version (v4.2.9). If the problem persists, try resetting preferences: close ForkLift, delete the com.binarynights.ForkLift.plist file in the “~/Library/Preferences/” directory, and then restart the software.

7. Common Mac Shortcuts Table

Mastering ForkLift shortcuts can greatly improve your work efficiency. Here are some of the most commonly used combinations: