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dropbox · v250.4.3245 • auto-updates

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Client for the Dropbox cloud storage service

brew install --cask dropbox
Note: dropbox requires a kernel extension to work. If the installation fails, retry after you enable it in: System Settings → Privacy & Security For more information, refer to vendor documentation or this Apple Technical Note: https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html
Conflicts with: dropbox@beta
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
Auto-updates +1
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v250.4.3245
6d ago248.4.3576250.4.3245
21d ago246.4.3513248.4.3576
1mo ago244.4.6580246.4.3513
1mo ago243.4.6956244.4.6580

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Dropbox is a popular cloud storage service that allows users to sync and share files across devices. Its key features include file syncing, sharing, and backup, making it ideal for individuals and teams needing reliable file storage and collaboration.

Dropbox is a client for the Dropbox cloud storage service, enabling users to sync, store, and share files across multiple devices.

Maturity: The project appears to be mature and actively maintained, with a strong community base indicated by GitHub stars and forks, and recent commits.

Community: Hacker News discussions highlight both positive milestones and controversies, such as security concerns and open-source issues. No significant mentions were found on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Seamless file syncing and sharing across devices
  • + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
  • + Reliable cloud storage with version history

Cons

  • - Known to be resource-intensive on some systems
  • - Privacy concerns due to data handling practices
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Apache-2.0
License
C++Last commit: Mar 4, 2024

Community Mentions

hackernews
Mar 2018 Congrats Dropbox
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Apr 2014 Drop Dropbox
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown