Spacedrive
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Open-source file explorer integrates cloud, local, and offline storage across devices using a secure virtual distributed filesystem in Rust, enabling unified management, file syncing, privacy control, intuitive interface, and ownership without centralized servers.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Features
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Recent News
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APPS - BEGIN curated by colin the catalyst
This is a list curated for the purpose of helping to choose the software/ applications (apps) that should be considered at the initial phase i.e. a new or restored device (Mobile Phone, Tablet, Computer/ Laptop, VR/ MR Headset).
The list is based on continuous research, testing and feedback that is intended to help you create an experience that aligns with the goals of your life/ workflow. The research began in 1992 and has included scenario's that consider living conditions guided by the exploration of the three-world model. (The range of countries is currently limited as it requires continued research while factoring in limited time to test, implement and ongoing refinement.)
The list has been curated using a custom time saving processes designed by colin the catalyst that considers a range of life/ work styles.
The sub-categories for this list include the following:
• OPERATING SYSTEM
• INTERNET BROWSER
• APP BROWSER
• FILES
• REMOTE ACCESS
• END
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Install from the command line
winget install -e --id spacedrive.Spacedrivebrew install --cask spacedrive
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Jamie Pine Licensing
Open Source and Free product.Written in
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File Management, OS & Utilities, Backup & Sync, DevelopmentGitHub repository
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Comments and Reviews
interface is very pretty
has a very fast search functionality, it also search sulfolders
adding to te search convenience, it allows you to keep searching the same search query by default so you can click on any disk and it will show you what you want
it has a functionality which is basically same to outlook it allows you to preview files like images, pdfs, videos and even code. allows to open it quickly with default app while preview ,ofc
it has a very intuitive interface that you can handle easily by mouse, but if you prefer it has sane defaults keybindings that you can edit.
it has access to the file explorer if for any reason you want to switch quickly to it, it also has a keybinding to it, it allows you to open with in general Spacedrive is a very convenient tool and doesn't try to block you into it, it doesn't way in your way.
if you enjoy tools for seemless workflow and a pretty but useful interface I think you will like SpaceDrive a lot.
i will update this review as I experiment more with it since i think this is a very edge and convenient tool, also the roadmap is available to the public and I like what I see!
It wants to collect and use your data, I didn't go into any documents to see what data they want, but I think that my file explorer should not even connect to the internet, collect or send ANY data to anyone.
Despite this now being discontinued, it was a very ambitious piece of open beta software. Not always is telemetry and analytics bad.
Update: Development is back on track! [https://github.com/spacedriveapp/spacedrive#spacedrive](https://github.com/spacedriveapp/spacedrive#spacedrive) The things this project achieved in such a short time is pretty good. The UI is nice and clean, it is very fast and has tons of features. I appreciate what they have done.
Old comment part: (WARNING: The development has stopped for sometime due to funding constraint as per the developer: \ Unfortunately, it will never get a mobile port due to lack of funding and developer time issues. Still)
https://github.com/spacedriveapp/spacedrive/releases/tag/v2.0.0-alpha.2
Tracking in a file manager? Who's fabulous idea was that? A file manager should neither send data or connect to the internet at all. Good luck with such a mindset...
The app shows potential and is aesthetically pleasing, but given the Tauri framework (Rust + WebView2 for windows) approach to cloud services and networking technologies, it doesn't seem to make sense for many everyday tasks: compressing and moving files, creating folders, copying and pasting, etc... These things need to be very fast when needed, but it's easy to get distracted from simple tasks when cloud synchronization is happening and indexing is running. Additionally, user data collection should be able to be turned off completely.
Very pretty looking. Have big potential until release.
But for the current version (Alpha 0.4.1), Windows default File Explorer is still far more flexible, faster, and easier to use. It takes 100% of my CPU to index (?) during the first launch, first time I see that in file explorer apps.
I don't see any way to make folders appear on top instead of files, resizing the app window is really painful, can only see 4-5 drives means one extra click for "show more" button, does not save session, slow, etc. Sadly I uninstalled after 5 minutes.
I'll try again in 2025 after release. Good luck on the development.
I think this is the best file manager for structuring, organising workspaces and viewing content, there are enough flaws but as I understand everything continues to be developed and refined. It looks awesome and has just HUGE potential