Finder stops when a file is busy. Filophant keeps stomping.
The first open-source macOS file manager with an unstoppable copy engine, persistent folder memory, and a JS-based plugin system.
Coming soon. Join the waitlist to get notified.
The elephant in the room
What Finder gets wrong
Stops on Error?
Finder
You're moving 1TB of data. File #402 is "in use." Finder cancels the entire operation, leaving a mess of half-copied folders.
Filophant
Our non-blocking I/O engine logs the error, skips the file, and finishes the job. Review the "Trunk Report" to retry failed items with one click.
Forgot your Sort?
Finder
You set a folder to "Sort by Size" and "Icon View." Close the window, come back — Finder resets everything to "Name" and "List View."
Filophant
Using SQLite and Security-Scoped Bookmarks, Filophant remembers your exact view preferences for every folder — even on external drives.
Manual Sharing?
Finder
Sharing a file via Signal or Slack requires five clicks through a generic, laggy share sheet.
Filophant
Drag and drop files onto your "Dispatch Tray." With the JavaScript plugin system, build custom triggers for Signal, S3, or your own API.
Under the hood
Built for power users,
by power users.
The “Stomp” engine uses a non-blocking I/O queue that keeps your files moving while logging every hiccup. The “Trunk” API lets you extend Filophant with JavaScript or TypeScript plugins.
Native Swift & SwiftUI
Built for speed and low memory footprint. No Electron bloat.
Sandbox-Safe JS Bridge
Write your own "Smart Columns" and "Actions" in TypeScript.
Vector-Ready
Future-proof architecture designed for local semantic/AI search.
Privacy First
100% on-device. No telemetry. No cloud (unless you plug it in).
Interactive Demo
Fair & transparent
Open Source. Pro-Grade Distribution.
Filophant is licensed under GPLv3 with a Plugin Exception, allowing you to build and sell proprietary plugins. The code is yours to audit, fork, and build. The ready-to-use installer will be available for €8.95.
Convenience
A pre-compiled, Apple-signed binary that just works. No Xcode required.
Security
Full Gatekeeper compatibility with zero "Unidentified Developer" warnings.
Maintenance
Automatic updates, bug fixes, and direct support from the developer.
Growth
Your contribution funds the "Stomp" engine and our open-source plugin ecosystem.
Join the waitlist to be first in line.
Or compile it yourself — the code is free.
Get involved
Help build Filophant.
Filophant is open source and built in the open. Whether you write Swift, TypeScript, or just have strong opinions about file managers — there's a place for you.
Write Code
Fix bugs, build features, or create plugins for the Trunk API. All skill levels welcome.
Beta Test
Try Filophant on your Mac and report what breaks, what's slow, or what's missing.