CoverFlowFinder
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Brings iconic 3D Cover Flow file browsing to macOS, includes dual pane navigation, Quick Look integration, sidebar access to volumes, instant file sorting, context menus, type-ahead search, familiar Finder-like interface, and open source availability.
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- Privacy focused
Features
- Works Offline
- No registration required
- No Tracking
- Dark Mode
- Ad-free
- Split windows
- Favorites
ICloud Integration- Dual Pane Support
- File preview
- Image carousel
- Split-screen view
- QuickLook File Preview
- Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
- Apple Silicon support
- Integrated Search
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- octane8K reviewed CoverFlowFinder
Excellent project! I never understood why the Finder never added the very useful dual-pane option. It's a shame I can only use it on my Mac Mini M4 Pro but not on my 2019 Mac Pro with macOS Monterey. Thank you so much @elliotttate for your amazing project!
CoverFlowFinder information
Developed by
Brian Elliott Tate Licensing
Open Source (MIT) and Free product.Written in
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- English
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File Management, System & HardwareGitHub repository
- 154 Stars
- 8 Forks
- 8 Open Issues
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What is CoverFlowFinder?
A beautiful macOS file browser that brings back the classic Cover Flow view from older versions of Finder.
Features:
- Cover Flow View - Browse your files with the iconic 3D carousel effect, complete with smooth animations and reflections
- Multiple View Modes - Switch between Cover Flow, Icons, List, Columns, and Dual Pane views
- Dual Pane Mode - Two independent file browsers side by side for easy file management
- Quick Look Integration - Press Space to preview any file with Quick Look
- Full File Browser - Navigate your entire file system with a familiar Finder-like interface
- Sidebar Navigation - Quick access to Favorites, iCloud, and mounted volumes
- Sorting & Search - Sort files by name, date, size, or kind; search to filter files instantly
- Clipboard Operations - Copy, Cut, Paste, and Duplicate files with keyboard shortcuts
- Context Menus - Right-click for quick access to file operations
- Type-Ahead Search - Start typing to jump to matching files instantly
Comments and Reviews
Excellent project! I never understood why the Finder never added the very useful dual-pane option. It's a shame I can only use it on my Mac Mini M4 Pro but not on my 2019 Mac Pro with macOS Monterey. Thank you so much @elliotttate for your amazing project!
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