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7/1/2026
The original title is: "I built a macOS FTP client entirely in Rust — no Electron, no webview"

The original title is: "I built a macOS FTP client entirely in Rust — no Electron, no webview"

Original: I built a macOS FTP client entirely in Rust — no Electron, no webview

Short summary

Developer released gmacFTP, a native macOS FTP/SFTP client built entirely in Rust using Slint UI framework, Tokio async runtime, and Metal graphics—with no Electron or webview dependencies and a lean 7.5 MB footprint. The open-source project (GPL-3.0) includes macOS Keychain integration, drag-and-drop transfers, and server-to-server copying. Author is actively seeking early testers for compatibility, reliability, and UX feedback before full release.

  • •Native macOS FTP/SFTP client built entirely in Rust with Slint UI and no Electron
  • •Lightweight 7.5 MB (vs 90 MB for Cyberduck), open source under GPL-3.0
  • •Early preview seeking testers for compatibility and UX feedback

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