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The modern macOS file explorer you've been waiting for

Iruka is a fast, native file manager inspired by KDE's Dolphin — with a synced terminal, split-pane Markdown preview, and grep-powered search. The cleaner, faster alternative to Path Finder and ForkLift.

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macOS 13+ • Universal (Apple Silicon & Intel)Free download • DMG
Iruka file explorer showing the sidebar, multi-column file view, tabs and breadcrumb path bar in dark mode

Power features

Everything Finder forgot, done right

Iruka brings the speed and depth of a Linux file manager to a polished, native macOS experience.

Synced Terminal

A terminal that follows your folder

Open an integrated terminal that always tracks your current location. Navigate in the GUI and your shell is already there — no more cd-ing back and forth.

Iruka with an integrated terminal docked below the file list, synced to the current folder
Markdown Preview

Beautiful split-pane Markdown

Select any Markdown file and read a gorgeous rendered preview right beside your files. Headings, code blocks and lists, styled to match your theme.

Iruka split view showing a file list next to a rendered Markdown document
Advanced Search

Search powered by grep & find

Filter by name, type, date, or content. Iruka taps directly into grep and find, so results are instant, precise, and exactly what power users expect.

Iruka advanced search with filter chips and highlighted matching results
Tabs & Windows

Multi-tab and multi-window

Work across projects without losing your place. Open as many tabs and windows as you need, drag files between them, and keep everything organized.

Two Iruka windows with multiple tabs layered to show multi-window support

Quick SSH & Git shortcuts

Jump into a remote host or run common Git actions with pre-filled commands — right from the folder you are in.

Native Light / Dark mode

A beautiful interface that respects your system appearance and looks pristine in both light and dark.

Keyboard-driven workflow

Built for speed. Every action has a shortcut, so your hands never have to leave the keyboard.

Why Iruka?

Built for people who live in their files

Finder is fine for casual use, but power users hit its walls fast. Path Finder and ForkLift add features, yet often feel heavy and dated. Iruka takes the best ideas from KDE's Dolphin and rebuilds them natively for macOS — fast, focused, and a genuine joy to use.

No subscription fatigue, no clutter. Just a file explorer that keeps up with the way you actually work.

FeatureIrukaFinderPathFinder / ForkLift
Synced terminal that follows foldersLimited
Split-pane Markdown preview
grep & find powered searchLimited
Multi-tab & multi-windowLimited
Quick SSH & Git shortcutsLimited
Keyboard-driven workflowLimited
Native, lightweight & fastLimited

Roadmap & Community

Built in the open, shaped by you

Iruka grows with its community. Vote on features, report issues, and help decide what comes next. Every release is driven by real feedback from people who use it daily.

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  1. Synced terminal & Markdown preview

    Shipped

    Shipping in the current release.

  2. Cloud mounts (S3, SFTP, WebDAV)

    In progress

    Browse remote storage like a local folder.

  3. Tagging & smart folders

    Planned

    Organize with custom tags and saved searches.

  4. Plugin API

    Planned

    Extend Iruka with community-built actions.

Switch to a faster way to manage files

Download Iruka for macOS and feel the difference in the first five minutes.

Download Latest VersionmacOS 13+ • Universal

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