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SSHFS

sshfs-mac · v3.7.5

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Network filesystem client to connect to SSH servers

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brew install --cask sshfs-mac
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Trust Score 7/10
Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
New (<1yr) +0
Low installs +0

Review

May 14, 2026

SSHFS enables users to mount remote filesystems over SSH, making it ideal for developers and system administrators. It offers seamless integration with macOS and is maintained as an open-source project with active community support.

Mounts remote filesystems via SSH connections.

Maturity: The project is mature with active maintenance and a large, engaged community.

Community: Hacker News discussions indicate interest and some past concerns about maintenance, but overall sentiment is positive. No mentions on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Open-source and community-driven
  • + Seamless macOS integration

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Primarily command-line interface
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CLast commit: Apr 15, 2026

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