Strata Files
Native macOS file manager with instant search and disk usage insights
Alternative toFinder
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Strata Files is a free, open-source file manager for macOS built with native AppKit and Swift. It indexes your home folder and Applications for millisecond search results, displays accurate folder sizes in real time, and offers keyboard-first navigation via ⌘K. The app maintains Finder's familiar interface while adding pause/resume for file operations, side-by-side conflict resolution with text diffs, and operation undo history. Designed for macOS 26+ with Apple silicon, it runs entirely locally with no servers, accounts, or tracking.
Strata suits Mac users who frequently search for files, manage large folders, or perform bulk file operations. Developers benefit from Git status indicators and command-line integration. The MIT-licensed codebase is fully open on GitHub.
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