ShichiZip

ShichiZip provides a macOS archive utility derived from 7-Zip with a file manager interface.

github.com/idawnlight/ShichiZip
ShichiZip homepage screenshot

About ShichiZip

ShichiZip is a 7-Zip derivative intended for macOS. It offers a 7-Zip File Manager experience rebuilt natively for macOS, with full 7-Zip format support. The project is licensed under LGPL-2.1.

Pricing is not clearly stated.

Key features

  • One-click smart extraction with automatic destination choice
  • Finder previews and Quick Look for archive contents without extracting
  • Stripping of resource forks
  • Release builds for arm64 and x86_64 in mainline and Zstandard fork variants
Best for: Mac users who want 7-Zip archive support in a native macOS app.
Watch out for
  • MacPorts build is compiled from source separately and is not the same binary as the release builds
  • Designed for macOS only
  • Finder integration is described as best-effort

ShichiZip at a glance

Type
App
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
macOS
Details verified
Oct 21, 2026 · Official source
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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ShichiZip FAQ

How can I install ShichiZip?
Download a release build from the Releases page, or install through Homebrew Cask with brew install --cask shichizip or MacPorts with sudo port install shichizip.
Are nightly builds available?
Yes. The README describes a separate Homebrew Tap for nightly builds or faster updates through Homebrew Cask.
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