macfuseGui

Open Source GUI
for macFUSE.

Stop typing mount commands. Secure, native SSHFS management for macOS.

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macfuseGui
v2.1.0

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root@10.0.0.5 /mnt/prod

Staging Assets

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index.ts — macfuseGui — Visual Studio Code
TS index.ts
 1import { FileSystem, MountOptions } from '@macfuse/core';
 2
 3// Initialize sophisticated handshake
 4export class ConnectionManager {
 5    private static async initSecureTunnel(host: string) {
 6        const latency = await Network.ping(host);
 7        if (latency > 50) throw new Error('High latency detected');
 8        Logger.info(`Tunnel established: ${latency}ms`);
 9    }
10
11    public static async mount(config: MountOptions): Promise<void> {
12        Logger.info(`Authenticating ${config.user}@${config.host}...`);
13        await this.initSecureTunnel(config.host);
14        return FileSystem.attach(config);
15    }
16}
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Fast Setup

Add remotes in seconds with key-based or password auth.

Auto-Reconnect

Smart recovery after sleep, wake, and network changes.

Secure

Passwords in Keychain. Config in plain JSON.

Clear Status

Instant menu bar visibility of all mount states.

Powerful Features

Everything you need to manage remote filesystems.

Add & Edit Remotes

Simple configuration interface for all your remote servers.

Per-Remote Control

Connect or disconnect individual mounts without affecting others.

Local Mount Points

Choose exactly where in your local filesystem remotes appear.

Diagnostics

Built-in logging and clipboard snapshots for easy troubleshooting.

Startup Control

Configure which remotes connect automatically when the app launches.

Dark Mode

Fully supports native macOS appearance switching.

Important: Unsigned (NOT code signed / NOT notarized)

This open-source build is currently not code-signed or notarized by Apple. You will need to allow it to run manually via System Settings.

Step 1

Download & Install

Download the DMG file and drag the app to your Applications folder.

Step 2

First Launch

Right-click (or Control-click) the app icon and select Open. This is required for the first run.

Step 3

Security Approval

If prompted, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway near the bottom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for setup, security, reliability, and daily workflow.