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DESCRIPTION
ForkLift is a new file transfer solution that not a lot of people have heard of yet. MacUpdate has decided to partner with the great folks at BinaryNights to expose to the world what we're calling "the next Transmit." We think that ForkLift's developers are adding features at a faster pace than the most popular FTP client on the Mac. We think Forklift has a strong chance of pulling out from the shadows and becoming the next major file transfer app on the Mac. Be sure to check out some of the demonstration videos of ForkLift's capabilities.

ForkLift is a powerful file transfer solution. It allows you to transfer files using FTP, SFTP, FXP, WebDAV, Amazon S3 and even Bluetooth. Its dual pane view maximizes productivity, a Cocoa based interface with smart preview and spring-loaded folders lets you browse your local and remote folders and use Favorites just like in Finder. Use it to edit files or preview images stored in a remote folder, even within archives.

ForkLift integrates a full featured batch rename tool, an application deleter and a small code called droplet, which enables you to create automated upload shortcuts for your most used remote folders, and place them anywhere in your file system.

Features:

  • Dual-pane view
  • Tabs
  • Archives: Rar, Zip, Tar, Gz
  • Amazon S3 support
  • WebDAV support
  • Connect to FTP/SFTP, FTP/TLS, Bluetooth
  • Live preview (Archives, FTP, Bluetooth, etc...)
  • Spring loaded folders
  • Plugin architecture
  • "Any to any" workflow
  • Remote editing
  • Filters
  • Integrated Spotlight
  • Smart folders
  • Growl support
  • Favorites shortcuts
  • QuickLook local and remote files
  • Droplets for drag and drop automated file transfers
One of MacUpdate's favorite features is called "FXP." It allows you to copy files from one remote FTP server to another, without first downloading it to your Mac and then uploading it to the destination server. As you can imagine, this direct connect ability can save a ton of time moving files between servers and making fast backups.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.5.2:
  • Local path setting for remote connections: this new option will bind a specific local folder to a remote connection. This means that Favorites can now load a remote target folder, and a local source folder in the two panes in just one click. You can enter the path to the local folder on the Options tab of the Connect... panel.
  • URL copy: this feature has been requested by many users, and now, here it is. The feature allows you to copy the full URL pointing to a file stored on a remote server to the clipboard. This will allow to easily share the files stored on your FTP server or S3 account with your friends. Settings are located on the Options tab of the Connect... panel, the feature is accessed from the right click context menu in the file list.
  • QuickLook: will now work on all remote connections including Amazon S3, iDisk, FTP, SFTP, even on your Bluetooth mobile phone.
  • Autoparsing URL: you can now paste URLs into the server field of the Connect... panel, and the corresponding fields will be auto-filled.
  • fixed some issues with SMB and other shared resource connections.
  • fixed the problem where the file list failed to refresh after deleting from shared resources and FAT volumes.
  • keyboard navigation should work more reliable in the activity window
  • minor fixes and updates on the WebDAV module
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
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SCREENSHOT

Developer:BinaryNights
Downloads:34,500
  - Version d/l:1,392
Internet:FTP
License:Shareware
Date:24 Apr 2008
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$25.46 (exp. 4/04, was: $29.95)
RATING
****½
ForkLift User Reviews (43 posts)Write A Review
May 8 2008
*****

DOUGOFTHEABACI  The other day I noticed my current FTP app (Yummy FTP) wasn't running very fast. I knew part of that was my ISP and modem, but that was not enough to explain a 5kb/s upload.

So I went on a round of MacUpdate looking for FTP programs (commercial, shareware and free) to give them all a test.

The way I tested was three part. First I tested the speed they logged in and created a folder. Then I tested how fast they could upload a batch of small files, in this case WordPress. Then I did an upload of each using a larger file, an 8MB FLV. Then of course I deleted everything and started again.

I tested YummyFTP, Fetch, Transmit, ForkLift, Flow and Cyberduck. YummyFTP, Fetch and Transmit were the registered versions (I had serials from previous uses and bundle buys) and the rest were either free or trials.

Out of all of them, ForkLift was the most user friendly, had the best UI and was by far the fastest. Usually it clocked in at 2x-5x the speeds of the others. YummyFTP was the only one that was remotely close. Fetch, Transmit and Cyberduck were average and Flow was slower than death. I ended up quitting that program by the end since even the simplest things took ages.

Though ForkLift is by no means perfect, the way it stores favourite FTP sites for instance could use a bit of work. But in so many respects it's exactly what I need, as well as being blazing fast.

Would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs a good FTP client and is willing to pay a little bit to get it.  (Version 1.5.2)

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Apr 27 2008
****.

AKROBAT  The best FTP app I've ever used. Great interface, simple to use and works very well.

The support for Bluetooth and Amazon S3 is a good idea. I can scrap the silly JungleDisk software and don't even need to use Apple's built in Bluetooth File exchange (though sometimes it is handy and often more usefull).

I'm pleased.  (Version 1.5.2)

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Apr 16 2008
*****

SHEPHERDJOE  A must have for every switcher (and probably for everybody who wants to be productive with files).

I think that there are some de facto rules when it comes to file managers in different operating systems. Dos -> Norton Commander, Windows -> Total Commander, Linux -> Midnight Commander.

I really think that Forklift could be the de facto file manager for OS X.

I switched to mac half a year ago, and for almost every type of software I used before on win or linux I find really good alternatives except the file manager.

I have never really liked Windows explorer, so I don't like the Finder either. Sorry Steve, but I need the two panels :)

But Forklift fulfilled all my requirements!

I don't want to waste a lot of words on the standard features, they work like a charm.

But there are some things that I really like:

- groupable favorites on the sidebar. I am - as a software developer - working with a lot of different ftp, sftp locations, and I made for every project a group, so I can easily access all local and remote locations.

- Quick look integration, No comment :)

- Batch rename function is really handy

- Delete App function is also an extra which helps to keep the system cleaner.

- Beautiful interface (Sorry muCommander :))

- The tech support is fast (I had a small problem buying the software but they answered in a few hours).

The only thing which - in my opinion - needs some improvement is the tab handling. I prefer the Total Commander way where a tab belongs to a single panel (In Forklift a tab contains the two panels), and if you exit from Forklift your tabs are lost.

But this is just a small inconvenience for me, so I can honestly recommend Forklift for everybody!  (Version 1.5.1)

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Apr 15 2008
****.

EASER  I've really grown to like this new version. My only wish is that it would remember tab settings between sessions. But on the whole, it's fast, stable, and in many respects elegant. I do not do ftp work, so I cannot speak to that.  (Version 1.5.1)

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