I built syncSCP, a WinSCP-style file manager and SSH terminal for macOS

Description and use

syncSCP is a native macOS file manager and SSH terminal that replicates WinSCP’s two‑pane workflow, supporting SFTP, SCP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and S3.

Problem

After moving from Windows to the Mac, the user missed WinSCP and needed a similar file manager and SSH terminal.

Outcome

syncSCP delivers a WinSCP‑style experience on macOS, supporting multiple protocols, background transfers, two‑way sync, and an integrated SSH terminal, all open source.

Workflow

• Install syncSCP via Homebrew cask or download the signed app
• Open syncSCP and create a new session tab
• Navigate directories in the two‑pane Commander view
• Use background transfers, two‑way sync, or Keep Remote Directory up to Date
• Access the built‑in SSH terminal with tabs and split panes
• Import WinSCP sessions or ~/.ssh/config
• Save passwords in Keychain with Touch ID

Evidence

After moving from Windows to the Mac, the tool I missed most was WinSCP.

Source

I built syncSCP: a native macOS file manager and SSH terminal for SFTP, SCP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV and S3, with WinSCP's two-pane Commander workflow.

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Two-pane Commander: session tabs, directory tree, Compare Directories, Find Files, bookmarks, Quick Look, ⌘K Quick Open

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Built-in SSH terminal with tabs, split panes, find, snippets, and port forwarding

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Import from Windows WinSCP (also under Wine/Whisky) and ~/.ssh/config, including passphrase-protected PuTTY keys

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brew install --cask oguzhankrcb/tap/syncscp

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