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filebrowser for Mac

Web File Browser

Quick answer: filebrowser is a web browser for macOS. Install it with brew install filebrowser. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 54 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What filebrowser is

filebrowser is a web browser for macOS: web File Browser.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install filebrowser

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install filebrowser.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install filebrowser on Mac?

Run brew install filebrowser in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is filebrowser open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does filebrowser run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is filebrowser?

It was installed 54 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4458 in this catalogue.

What version of filebrowser is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.63.23.