macFUSE

macfuse · v5.3.3 • auto-updates

8.0

File system integration

brew install --cask macfuse

Compare with: vs. FUSE-T vs. SSHFS vs. OnyX vs. OpenZFS on OS X

Note: macfuse 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: macfuse@dev

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Install trend

Trust Score 5/10

✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v5.3.3

1mo ago5.2.0→5.3.3

4mo ago5.1.3→5.2.0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

macFUSE enables file system integration on macOS, allowing users to mount and interact with various file systems. It supports NTFS, SSHFS, and more, making it essential for developers and users needing advanced file handling capabilities.

macFUSE allows users to mount and interact with various third-party file systems on macOS.

Maturity: The project is mature with strong community support, though it has some open issues and compatibility concerns.

Community: Community sentiment is positive, with many users valuing its NTFS support. However, some discussions highlight issues with newer macOS versions.