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syncthing for Mac

Open source continuous file synchronization application

Quick answer: syncthing is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install syncthing. It is distributed under the MPL-2.0 licence. It has 5,546 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What syncthing is

syncthing is a command-line tool for macOS: open source continuous file synchronization application.

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

How to install syncthing

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

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 syncthing on Mac?

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

Is syncthing open source?

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

Does syncthing 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 syncthing?

It was installed 5,546 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #299 in this catalogue.

What version of syncthing is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.7.