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Macfuse

github.com/macfuse/macfuse Mac Apps Open-source project

macFUSE lets macOS users create file systems in user space through a software package.

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About Macfuse

macFUSE is a software package for macOS that lets non-privileged users create file systems without writing kernel code. It runs file system code in user space while a kernel extension provides a bridge to kernel interfaces.

It provides libfuse.dylib, a superset of the standard Unix FUSE API, and macFUSE.framework, an Objective-C wrapper for the libfuse C API. The latest version supports macOS 12 to macOS 27. File systems built with it run as regular applications. This repository contains source code for libfuse.dylib and macFUSE.framework; other components including the kernel extension are closed-source.

Key features

  • Create user-space file systems without writing kernel code
  • Run file systems as regular macOS applications
  • libfuse.dylib provides superset of standard Unix FUSE API
  • macFUSE.framework is Objective-C wrapper for libfuse C API
  • Supports on-disk, layering, and network/distributed file systems
  • Supports macOS 12 to macOS 27
Best for: Developers building custom user-space file systems for macOS.
Good for
  • Allows file system creation without writing kernel code
  • File systems can use standard application tools, debuggers and libraries
  • Offers both a C API and an Objective-C wrapper
Watch out for
  • Kernel extension and other components are closed-source
  • Latest version supports only macOS 12 to macOS 27
  • Last full open source release was version 3.8.3 for macOS 10.5 to 10.14.4

Macfuse at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
macOS
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Macfuse FAQ

What macOS versions does macFUSE support?
The latest version supports macOS 12 to macOS 27.
Is this repository fully open source?
No. It contains source code for libfuse.dylib and macFUSE.framework, while other components such as the kernel extension are closed-source.
What types of file systems can be built with it?
On-disk file systems, layering file systems, and network/distributed file systems, including uses such as cloud file access, non-native file systems, and transparent encryption/decryption.
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