macOS Finder never got a real ⌘X. cmdX adds it, so cutting and pasting files works the same way it does on Windows, Linux, or any other app. Simple, elegant, and free.
Compatible with Intel & Apple Silicon • macOS 14.0+
Everything you need for a better file management experience on macOS
Works seamlessly with macOS Finder. Cut files with ⌘X and paste with ⌘V, just like you'd expect.
Minimal resource usage. cmdX runs quietly in the background without slowing down your Mac.
No tracking, no analytics, no data collection. Your files stay on your Mac.
Fully transparent codebase on GitHub. Review, contribute, or fork the project.
Optimized for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Native performance on all devices.
No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no hidden costs. Download and use forever.
Download the latest release from GitHub and drag cmdX to your Applications folder.
Allow cmdX to access accessibility features when prompted. This enables keyboard shortcuts.
Select files in Finder, press ⌘X to cut, navigate to your destination, and press ⌘V to paste. It's that simple.
Yes! cmdX is open source, which means anyone can review the code. It requires accessibility permissions to intercept keyboard shortcuts, but it doesn't collect or transmit any data.
cmdX works on macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) and later, including the latest macOS releases on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
Simply quit the app and move it to the Trash from your Applications folder. You can also revoke accessibility permissions in System Settings.
Absolutely! cmdX is open source and welcomes contributions. Visit our GitHub repository to report issues, suggest features, or submit pull requests.
Sort of. Finder lets you copy a file with ⌘C and paste it as a move with ⌘⌥V, but that two-step trick is easy to miss and doesn't match how every other app and operating system handles cut & paste. cmdX makes ⌘X and ⌘V work the same way in Finder as they do everywhere else.
Download cmdX now and start cutting files like you always wanted to.
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