Finally found a lightweight Mac file manager that actually flies

I finally had to deal with the absolute disaster zone that was my Downloads folder. Using Finder to sift through hundreds of random files felt like a chore, so I decided to build something better. I wanted a tool that actually helped me clean things up rather than just making it harder.

What I love about this is that it’s not another bloated Electron app. It’s a native Mac tool built with .NET/C# and AppKit, compiled via Native AOT. The entire thing is only about 9 MB! It feels incredibly snappy on Apple Silicon.

The standout feature for me is the fuzzy search. Instead of clicking through endless directories, I can just type a few letters of a path and jump straight to the file. It’s a total game-changer for productivity. It also has a dual-pane view and a command palette for quick actions, which makes managing files feel much more like a power-user workflow.

I also noticed some really smart quality-of-life features:

Hover previews for images and PDFs (no more double-clicking just to see what a file is)

Batch renaming with regex support (perfect for cleaning up messy downloads)

Built-in image conversion (HEIC/WebP to JPG/PNG)

A rock-solid focus on file safety—it uses atomic renaming to ensure you don't lose data during move/copy operations.

One thing that really wins me over is the privacy aspect. It doesn't spy on you. The only network activity is a simple version check. Plus, it’s a one-time purchase of $19.99—no annoying monthly subscriptions.

Has anyone else moved away from Finder for heavy file management? I'm curious if you prefer a dual-pane setup or if you're strictly a keyboard-shortcut person.