A macOS utility to seamlessly migrate applications to external storage and reclaim local disk space.
AppPorts is a macOS utility designed to help users free up valuable local disk space. It works by migrating large applications to external storage drives (like SSDs or NAS) while keeping a functional application portal in the original location, so the apps can still be launched normally from the system.
Mac users with limited internal storage who need to manage large applications like creative suites (Logic Pro, Xcode), games, or other bulky software.
Developers choose AppPorts for its unique 'Contents Linking' technology, which maintains a native macOS experience without shortcut arrows on icons and ensures compatibility with system features like Launchpad and the App Menu, unlike traditional symlink methods.
📦 A macOS utility to seamlessly migrate applications to external storage and reclaim local disk space.【一款 macOS 工具,无缝迁移应用到外部存储并自动建立链接,释放宝贵的本地空间】
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Uses Contents Linking to keep Finder icons without shortcut arrows and ensures compatibility with Launchpad and the App Menu, unlike traditional symlinks.
Automatically identifies and locks system apps, and checks running status before migration to prevent damage to active applications.
Includes VoiceOver-friendly announcements and a Braille language option, making it usable for visually impaired users.
Supports over 20 languages with localized file size formatting, catering to a global audience.
Allows instant restoration of apps to local storage with a single click, removing the symbolic link automatically.
Requires Full Disk Access permission upon first run, which can be a hassle and might raise privacy concerns for some users.
Users may encounter a 'damaged app' error and need to run a Terminal command to remove quarantine attributes, adding an extra step to installation.
Some app types like iPhone/iPad apps and Mac App Store apps are disabled by default and require manual enablement, which might not be intuitive for all users.
Only supports macOS 14.0 and newer, excluding users on older systems and limiting backward compatibility.