macFUSE 5.5.0 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesmacFUSE is the software layer that lets macOS handle file systems it does not support by itself. Instead of each tool needing deep system access, developers write a file system program that runs as a normal app, and macFUSE presents its contents as a regular mounted volume in Finder. In practice this is what allows tools on your Mac to mount remote servers, encrypted vaults and specialist storage formats as if they were local drives you can browse and open.
Key Features
- Lets third party tools mount extra file systems as normal Finder volumes
- Kernel extension backend and a newer FSKit backend for modern macOS
- Libraries for developers building file systems in several languages
- Supports mounting remote storage through tools built on top of it
- Actively maintained with regular releases for new macOS versions
How to Download
- Open the macFUSE website and find the latest release download.
- Download from the official site and open the installer image.
- Run the installer, then restart or approve system prompts if macOS asks.
System Requirements
The macFUSE 5.5.0 release notes state macOS 12 or later, on Apple silicon or Intel Macs. Some setups using the kernel backend may ask you to allow the system extension in macOS security settings.
FAQs
Is macFUSE an app I use directly?
Not usually. It works in the background and provides the mounting ability that other tools rely on, so you install it once and use those tools.
Is macFUSE free?
Yes. macFUSE is free and open source software, and the project accepts voluntary sponsorship from people who find it useful.
Why does macOS ask for approval during install?
macFUSE includes system level components for mounting volumes, and macOS asks the owner to approve such components before they can run.
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