FUSE for macOS
FUSE for macOS is a system extension and preference pane that extends macOS's native file-handling capabilities by allowing third-party user-space file systems to be mounted and accessed. It provides both a runtime for end users to mount FUSE-based file systems and an SDK for developers to write custom file systems as regular programs. The extension acts as a bridge between macOS and file system implementations that come from local disk, network, memory, or other sources. It is commonly used by power users and developers who need to integrate non-standard or remote file systems into the operating system.
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1 suggestionFUSE for macOS is a system preference pane component, not a standalone app — it installs as part of the FUSE for macOS installer package and integrates with macOS System Settings. A native Apple Silicon build has been available since version 4.1.0. To update to the latest native version, download the installer directly from the official FUSE for macOS repository at sourceforge.net (look for the download marked arm64 if you are on an M-series Mac, or the universal installer), run the package, and follow the on-screen prompts — the installer will replace the preference pane and core components. Alternatively, if you use Homebrew, you can install via brew install osxfuse. Do not rely on re-downloading from MacUpdate or generic software repositories, as those may serve outdated builds. Once updated, the preference pane will appear in System Settings under System Extensions and will run natively on your Apple Silicon Mac with better performance and reliability than the Intel build under Rosetta.
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