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ncftp for Mac

FTP client with an advanced user interface

Quick answer: ncftp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ncftp. It is distributed under the ClArtistic licence. It has 104 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ncftp is

ncftp is a command-line tool for macOS: FTP client with an advanced user interface.

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

How to install ncftp

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ncftp on Mac?

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

Is ncftp open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ClArtistic licence.

Does ncftp 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 ncftp?

It was installed 104 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3389 in this catalogue.

What version of ncftp is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.3.0.