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FileFillet

FileFillet

FileFillet is a macOS utility that streamlines copying and moving files by offering a persistent sidebar drop-target.
Configure your most-used destination folders, drag files to FileFillet, and drop them directly β€” no extra Finder windows needed.


Overview

FileFillet lives on the edge of your screen as a thin handle.
When you drag a file to it, a panel opens showing your configured favorite folders and connected volumes.
Drop into a folder to move or copy right away. It’s intended to reduce context switching between Finder windows.
It supports dragging files or folders from any app, not just Finder.


Features

  • πŸ“‚ Persistent sidebar handle to drop files into
  • 🏷️ Pre-configured favorite folders and drives
  • πŸ“¦ Copy or move mode (you can choose)
  • πŸ” Works with multiple files/folders at once
  • πŸ” Instantly shows subfolders of configured destinations
  • βŒƒ (Control) shortcut to pop panel near cursor
  • πŸ–₯️ Runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
  • βœ… Available via Homebrew Cask (version 2.7.0) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • πŸ’° One-time purchase (via Gumroad) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Technical Details

  • Written in Swift
  • Designed as a macOS-native utility
  • Panel launched via system-level UI
  • Configurations stored locally
  • No web dependencies or cloud sync

Installation & Pricing

  1. Download from filefillet.com or via Gumroad :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  2. Move the app to your Applications folder
  3. Launch it; a small handle will appear on the screen edge
  4. Configure your destination folders
  5. Use drag & drop from Finder or other apps

Pricing: $8.99 USD (one-time purchase) via Gumroad :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Supported macOS version: requires macOS 14 or later (per Homebrew Cask) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}


Short SEO Summary (for meta/preview)

FileFillet is a macOS utility that lets you drag files into a sidebar target to copy or move them to frequently used locations β€” no extra Finder windows. It’s lightweight, simple, and built for speed.


  • 🌐 Website: filefillet.com
  • πŸ’Ύ Purchase / Download: Gumroad – FileFillet :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • πŸ“¦ Homebrew: brew install --cask filefillet :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}