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rclone for Mac

Rsync for cloud storage

Quick answer: rclone is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rclone. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 19,299 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rclone is

rclone is a command-line tool for macOS: rsync for cloud storage.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install rclone

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install rclone.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install rclone on Mac?

Run brew install rclone in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is rclone open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does rclone run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is rclone?

It was installed 19,299 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #103 in this catalogue.

What version of rclone is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.75.2.