![]() ![]() Since I need to keep many of my files (especially large video files) locally, and I want a redundant backup in case OD isn't available, I can no longer use the service for the bulk of my storage. ICloud hasn't corrupted files, but it still appears to break Spotlight and Time Machine backups, and it will only let you cache local copies on the system drive. OD has corrupted files, times out on large downloads, and I have to break up folders to download even from the OD web interface. Just an FYI on AFP and cloud services, Microsoft's implementation of OneDrive using AFP has been a nightmare, and I'm slowly, painfully migrating my files to Dropbox. I reached out to StrongSync and they've been quite helpful - apparently another major release is on the way. What did continue to fail though was the sync all locally feature. Recreated the Cloud connection in StrongSyncĪfter that, things started syncing again. Restored Finder icons to default (this was a bit of stab in the dark) Uninstalled a Finder plugin I had installed (Default Folder X) Cleared out the StrongSync cache in /Library/Cloudsync. In the end, I did the following (Big Sur): I couldn't get it working for a few hours, after trying:īut I did get it working eventually, but I'm not sure what part of the process I followed aftewards made the difference. This is exactly how iCloud drive is able to work so transparently, and the API is opened up for 3rd party developers to use.Ĭoincidentally, my version stopped syncing with Google Drive last night - after I'd posted. MacOS manages this cache automatically so it doesn't interfere with your normal apps, etc. You cannot see this cache space, so it's as if it isn't there, so you will not see your disk usage increase, but you can still work with the cached files even if your offline and changes will sync back when your online again. So its insanely fast.īut it gets even better, even when your offline you can still browse all of the files and folders, they still remain in the Spotlight index, and as you open files they are invisibly cached on your system. Only the parts that changed get sent back. When you save a file, like let's say you open a Word doc, make some changes, and save it. When you open a file the data is streamed in over the network as its needed and only what is needed. When using the File Provider Extensions the files actually appear to be on your machine, not a network drive, not in a special app, not in some "Virtual Disk" but actually ON the computer.but they arent, they take up zero storage space on your drive. I know lots of other apps already claim to do this, and while they aren't lying, this is NOT the same thing. Using this new API from Apple I can access the files on my NAS as if they were actually on my MacBook. I will do my best to describe it, though I am not a developer. ![]() The only issue I have is that it doesn't support showing image or video thumbnails unless the file has already been opened which kills my workflow. It is SFTP only, which may be a problem for some people. ![]() It also supports iOS and iPadOS with Files integration. ![]() It's FIle Provider API support seems rock solid so far. Problem is you have to store your data in that server, there is no way to access your existing data because of the way SeaFile stores data.ĮDIT: Secure ShellFish, which was mentioned by u/janez_blond, is now released for MacOS. It uses its own server which you can easily run on your own hardware using Docker. I thought I may have found a solution with SeaFile.
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