Syncthing macOS
Syncthing macOS is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for macOS. Official frugal and native macOS Syncthing application bundle. It has 3,958 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at syncthing/syncthing-macos.
- Official
- macOS
- File sync & transfer
- Actively maintained
About Syncthing macOS
syncthing-macos project is a frugal native) macOS Syncthing tray application bundle. It bundles its own Syncthing instance and wraps Syncthing background process, making it behave more like a native macOS application and less like a command-line utility with a web browser interface.
Install Syncthing macOS
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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What is Syncthing macOS?
Syncthing macOS is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for macOS. Official frugal and native macOS Syncthing application bundle. It has 3,958 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at syncthing/syncthing-macos.
Is Syncthing macOS free and open source?
Yes. Syncthing macOS's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Syncthing macOS?
Homebrew: brew install --cask syncthing-app. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.1.6-1).
Is Syncthing macOS still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 6, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.