OSXFUSE
Universal version latest seen at v2.6.1 · Reported by 3 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (3):
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OSXFUSE (now known as macFUSE) is a kernel extension framework for macOS that allows third-party developers to extend the operating system's native file handling capabilities by implementing custom file systems in user space. It is widely used by backup utilities, encryption software (such as VeraCrypt), secure file hosting applications, and other tools that need to present virtual or remote file systems to the OS. OSXFUSE was the original project; it has since been superseded by the actively maintained macFUSE project hosted on GitHub. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionOSXFUSE is a kernel extension framework, not a standalone app — it is installed and updated as part of applications that depend on it, such as VeraCrypt, Hedge, and other FUSE-based tools. There is no separate "OSXFUSE updater" to run. If you have applications on your Mac that use OSXFUSE or macFUSE as a dependency, those applications' own update mechanisms will pull in the native Apple Silicon version of the framework automatically. Check for updates to any FUSE-dependent applications you have installed — once they update to a version that ships a native build, the native OSXFUSE/macFUSE framework will come with them. If you need the macFUSE framework standalone for development purposes, the official source is GitHub at github.com/osxfuse/osxfuse, where you can download the latest installer directly; the GitHub release page serves native-compatible builds for Apple Silicon Macs.
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