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macFUSE

Benjamin Fleischer and contributors · Adds FUSE file-system support to macOS and provides APIs and libraries for using or developing FUSE file systems.

CaskDrivers & HardwareAuto-updatesApple silicon · Intel
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Latest version5.4.0Sep 7 · Sep 7
Download size17MBarm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadenceEvery 2 weeks0 releases in 30 days

macFUSE is Drivers & Hardware software for Mac.

About

macFUSE adds support for FUSE file systems on macOS. It provides the integration layer that forwards file-system operations to a FUSE process running in user space. The macFUSE package does not include third-party FUSE file systems; those must be installed separately.

  • Supports the libfuse2 and libfuse3 APIs, which can make existing FUSE file systems usable on macOS.
  • Includes macFUSE.framework, an object-oriented API for developing macOS file systems with languages such as Swift and Objective-C.
  • Provides optional macOS-specific extensions through libfuse.
  • The developer describes an FSKit backend for supported file systems on macOS 26; this is distinct from the kernel-extension requirement for this Homebrew cask variant.

Install with brew install --cask macfuse@dev. This variant requires a kernel extension. If installation fails, enable it under System Settings → Privacy & Security and retry. The cask conflicts with macfuse, so both variants cannot be installed together. The package requires macOS; the product site lists macOS 12 or later and Apple Silicon or Intel for macFUSE 5.4.0.

Sources: macFUSE · Homebrew cask

New What’s new in 5.4.0 Sep 7 · OpenNavo editorial

  • FSKitAdds macOS 27 volume APIs while retaining earlier macOS compatibility.
  • KernelValidates ioctl replies to prevent potential kernel memory disclosure.
  • MountingReports mount failures through daemon exit status and diagnostics.
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Install and uninstall

Homebrew runs the Extras/macFUSE 5.4.0.pkg installer, which asks for an administrator password.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: github.com/macfuse/macfuse/releases/download/macfuse-5.4.0/macfuse-5.4.0.dmg

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall command
$ brew uninstall --cask \      macfuse@dev

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Deep clean (optional)
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \      macfuse@dev

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed

Facts and sources

Version 5.4.0
Recorded by Homebrew on Sep 7Released by the vendor on Sep 7

Questions

How do I update macFUSE?

macFUSE updates itself. brew upgrade skips it by default; run brew upgrade --cask --greedy macfuse@dev when you need to.

Can I install macFUSE without Homebrew?

Yes, download it from the official website, macfuse.github.io.

Caveats

macfuse@dev requires a kernel extension to work.
If the installation fails, retry after you enable it in:
  System Settings → Privacy & Security

For more information, refer to vendor documentation or this Apple Technical Note:
  https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html