Syncthing for MAC
Free, open-source file sync for Mac: keep folders in sync between your own devices, privately, with no cloud in between.
Syncthing Overview
Syncthing keeps folders in sync between your own computers and devices, directly and privately. Instead of uploading files to a company's cloud, your devices talk to each other, so your data stays on hardware you own. Choose a folder, share it with another device running Syncthing, on a Mac, Windows or Linux computer, and changes are copied across automatically. Syncthing for macOS is the official Mac app: it puts Syncthing in your menu bar with a status icon, opens Syncthing's web interface in your browser, can start at login, and opens shared folders in Finder.
The app bundles Syncthing 2.1.6 and updates itself. It is free and open source; the Mac app is under the MIT license and Syncthing itself under the MPL-2.0 license, both from the Syncthing project. The project says macOS 11 or later is needed for the latest version. Make sure no other copy of Syncthing is running before you start it.
Key Features
Syncthing syncs your files without a cloud in the middle.
- Device to device: sync folders directly between your own devices.
- Private: your files are not stored on anyone else's servers.
- Cross-platform: works with Syncthing on Windows and Linux.
- Menu bar app: a status icon shows what Syncthing is doing.
- Web interface: open Syncthing's settings in your browser from the menu bar.
- Start at login: no need to set it up as a background service.
- Finder access: open shared folders in Finder.
- Automatic updates: the app keeps itself up to date.
What’s New in Version 2.1.6-1
Syncthing for macOS 2.1.6-1 updates the bundled Syncthing.
- Bundles Syncthing 2.1.6; see the Syncthing release notes for details
Syncthing FAQ
Is Syncthing free?
Yes. Syncthing is free and open source. The Mac app uses the MIT license and Syncthing itself the MPL-2.0 license.
Which macOS version does Syncthing need?
The Syncthing for macOS project says macOS 11 or later is needed for the latest version.
Does Syncthing use a cloud?
No. Your devices sync directly with each other, so your files are not stored on another company's servers.
Which devices can I sync with?
Any device running Syncthing, including other Macs and Windows and Linux computers.
How do I change Syncthing's settings?
Open the Syncthing web interface from the menu bar icon; it opens in your usual browser.
Can Syncthing start when I log in?
Yes. The Mac app can start at login, so you do not need to set Syncthing up as a service.
Why does the app say Syncthing is already running?
Only one copy of Syncthing should run. Quit any other Syncthing instance or wrapper before starting the app.
Does the app update itself?
Yes. It uses Sparkle to install updates published on GitHub.
Can I install Syncthing with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask syncthing-app.
Where does the Syncthing download on syncthing.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official Syncthing for macOS releases on GitHub at https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing-macos/releases/latest. syncthing.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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