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https://github.com/goodbug89/unifyl.app

The AI-powered dual-pane file manager for macOS. Total Commander's depth. ForkLift's polish. Intelligence built in.
https://github.com/goodbug89/unifyl.app

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The AI-powered dual-pane file manager for macOS. Total Commander's depth. ForkLift's polish. Intelligence built in.

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  Unifyl




Unifyl





  The AI-powered dual-pane file manager for macOS.


  Total Commander's depth. ForkLift's polish. Intelligence built in.






  macOS 14+

  Swift 6

  Apple Silicon

  License






  Website ·

  Documentation ·

  Download




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![Unifyl Screenshot](docs/screenshots/main.png)



## Features



### :file_folder: Dual-Pane File Management



- Single, dual, triple, and free-split pane layouts

- Tabbed browsing with tab groups and persistent workspaces

- Drag-and-drop with spring-loaded folders

- Queue manager with pause, resume, and speed throttling

- Inline terminal per pane



### :mag: Search & Filter



- Real-time filtering as you type

- Regex and wildcard pattern matching

- Spotlight integration for instant system-wide search

- Content search across file bodies

- Advanced filters by size, date, kind, and tags



### :robot: AI-Powered Tools



- **Semantic search** -- find files by meaning, not just name (local embeddings + vector DB)

- **AI rename** -- suggest filenames from image recognition or document content

- **Smart tagging** -- auto-classify files using on-device NLP

- **Duplicate intelligence** -- perceptual hashing to surface near-duplicates

- **Natural language commands** -- tell the command palette what you want in plain English

- All AI processing runs locally on Apple Neural Engine. Your files never leave your Mac.



### :globe_with_meridians: Remote & Cloud



- FTP, FTPS, SFTP (PPK, FIDO2, 2FA), WebDAV, SMB, AFP, NFS

- Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob

- Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud Drive

- Docker container and Kubernetes pod browsing

- iOS/Android device connectivity



### :wrench: 75+ Professional Tools



- File → PDF conversion (images, text, Office docs via LibreOffice; HWP / HWPX with Hancom-app fallback when LibreOffice's filter rejects the file)

- Multi-rename with regex, numbering, EXIF data, AI suggestions, and undo

- Text diff, binary hex compare, image overlay, recursive directory diff

- 3-way file merge with per-conflict Accept Left/Right/Both

- Bidirectional directory sync (local and remote)

- Archives as virtual folders: browse, copy, move, delete inside ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, ZSTD, RAR

- Encrypted archives: ZIP and 7z password support

- Smart filename decoding for legacy CJK ZIPs — Chinese (CP936/GBK), Japanese (Shift-JIS), Korean (CP949) detected by Hangul/Kana/Hanja distribution, not by guess

- Overwrite confirmation dialogue when extracting or copying out of archives (Skip / Rename / Overwrite, with "Apply to all")

- Entry mtimes preserved on extract — no more "extracted file is 9 hours off" on KST machines

- Inline hex editor with pattern search and edit/save

- EXIF/metadata bulk editor: batch edit date, GPS, author, copyright

- Incremental backup with delta analysis (new, modified, unchanged)

- Real-time log viewer with keyword highlighting and filter

- File operation undo/redo (copy, move, delete reversible)

- Macro recorder: record file operations, save, replay with variables

- Multi-panel workspace layouts: save and restore tab arrangements

- File operation scheduler with cron-based automation

- Checksums: CRC32, MD5, SHA-1/256/512, SHA-3, BLAKE3

- App uninstaller with leftover cleanup

- Automation engine: Shell, AppleScript, JavaScript (JXA)



### :computer: Developer Tools



- Git integration panel: status, stage/unstage, commit, push/pull, inline diff

- SSH tunnel manager: save port forwarding profiles, start/stop tunnels

- Docker container file editing with auto-sync

- Process map, port viewer, environment manager, REST API explorer



### :art: Customizable Themes



- Light and dark mode with system auto-switching

- 12 built-in presets: Classic Navy, Midnight, Nord, Solarized, and more

- Full theme editor with 20+ color tokens

- Export and share `.ultratheme` files

- Per-filetype color coding



### :keyboard: Keyboard-First Design



Every action is reachable from the keyboard. Command palette (`Cmd+Shift+P`), Vim-style navigation, and full shortcut customization. Remap any of 120+ commands across 12 categories in Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts, with conflict detection and one-click reassignment.



### :earth_americas: 15 Languages



English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Vietnamese.



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## Installation



### Download



Get the latest release from [unifyl.app/download](https://unifyl.app/download).



1. Open the `.dmg` file

2. Drag Unifyl to your Applications folder

3. Launch and grant file access when prompted



### Homebrew (planned)



```bash

brew install --cask unifyl

```



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## Pricing



| | **Free** | **Pro -- $39.99** |

|---|---|---|

| Pane layouts | Single & Dual | Single, Dual, Triple, Free-split |

| Tabs & workspaces | 5 tabs | Unlimited |

| Search | Basic + Spotlight | Full regex + content search |

| AI tools | -- | All AI features |

| Remote connections | FTP, SFTP | All protocols + cloud storage |

| Archives | ZIP | ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, ZSTD, RAR |

| Multi-rename | Basic | Full (regex, EXIF, AI, presets) |

| Compare & sync | -- | Text, binary, image, directory |

| Themes | Light & Dark | 12 presets + custom editor |

| Plugins | -- | All 6 plugin types |



One-time purchase. No subscription. Free updates for life via built-in Sparkle auto-updater.



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## Keyboard Shortcuts



| Shortcut | Action |

|---|---|

| `Cmd + Shift + P` | Command palette |

| `Tab` | Switch active pane |

| `Return` | Open file / Enter folder (cursor item only) |

| `Shift + Return` | Rename selected file |

| `Space` | Quick Look preview |

| `Cmd + Delete` | Move to Trash |

| `Cmd + Z` | Undo last file operation |

| `Cmd + Shift + N` | New folder |

| `Cmd + F` | Find / filter |

| `Cmd + Shift + F` | Advanced search |

| `Cmd + Opt + F` | Content search |

| `Cmd + Opt + S` | AI Semantic search |

| `Ctrl + F7` | Advanced search panel |

| `Insert` | Toggle select + move down |

| `Shift + ↓/↑` | Toggle select range |

| `Ctrl + S` | Add to Smart Folder |

| `Cmd + T` | New tab |

| `Cmd + W` | Close tab |

| `Cmd + 1` | Single pane layout |

| `Cmd + 2` | Dual pane layout |

| `Cmd + K` | Open terminal |

| `Cmd + Opt + C` | Compare files |

| `Cmd + Opt + G` | Git panel |

| `Cmd + I` | Get Info |



All shortcuts are customizable in Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts.



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## Building from Source



### Requirements



- macOS 14 Sonoma or later

- Xcode 16.0+

- Swift 6.0+



### Steps



```bash

git clone https://github.com/niceguy61/unifyl.git

cd unifyl



# Verify your toolchain (xcodegen / swift / dmgbuild / 7zz / notarytool …)

make doctor



# Generate Xcode project

make gen



# Build all packages — sequentially with clean log per package

make build



# Or in parallel (8.0s → 0.5s no-op rebuild, ~3s cold)

make build-fast



# Run tests

make test



# Lint + check that user docs / in-app help / KeyBindingManager don't drift

make lint

```



See the [Makefile](Makefile) for all available targets.



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## Plugin Development



Extend Unifyl with `.unifylplugin` bundles. Six plugin types are supported: Viewer, Packer, Content, FileSystem, Action, and AI.



```swift

import UnifylPluginSDK



public class MyViewerPlugin: ViewerPlugin {

    public var manifest: PluginManifest { ... }

    public func canView(_ url: URL) -> Bool { ... }

    public func makeView(for url: URL) -> AnyView { ... }

}

```



Install plugins to `~/Library/Application Support/Unifyl/Plugins/`. SDK documentation coming soon.



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## Contributing



Unifyl is proprietary software. We welcome:



- **Bug reports** -- open an issue with reproduction steps

- **Feature requests** -- describe your workflow and what you need

- **Translations** -- help us reach more languages

- **Plugins** -- build on the plugin SDK



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## License



Proprietary. Copyright 2024-2026 Unifyl. All rights reserved. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.



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