File Cabinet Pro for Mac Brings a File Manager to the OS X Menubar

[App Tyrant]

Edited on 5/5/17 (updated icon image file and app description)

Hi all! This is my first post on the MacRumors forums. I just wanted to tell the community about my Mac application File Cabinet Pro. Someone read a review about the app and suggested I come here and share it with you all, so here I am. Feel free to ask questions, either here or by contacting me (Contact Page)
Below is a demo video, some screenshots, and some details about the app.

About File Cabinet Pro:
File Cabinet Pro is the file manager for the OS X menubar. Open, move, rename, compress, tag, trash, copy and paste files, all from the menu bar.

You can open many file types natively in File Cabinet Pro or open files by launching other applications. It's easy to click into directories in icon view, drill through directories in list view, or navigate the file tree in column view.


File Cabinet Pro is also a document-based application that ships with a built-in text editor, image viewer, PDF viewer, and media player! Some of the file types File Cabinet Pro can open for editing/viewing include:

TEXT DOCUMENTS:
-Plain text files (.txt)
-Rich Text Format (.rtf)
-Rich Text Format Directory (.rtfd)
-Portable Document Format (.pdf)

IMAGE DOCUMENTS:
-Portable Network Graphics (.png)
-Joint Photographic Experts Group (.jpeg)
-Tagged Image File Format (.tiff, .tif)
-Bitmap image file (.bmp)
-Photoshop File Format (.psd) Import only.
-Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg) Import only.

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Top Features:

∙Create subdirectories in File Cabinet Pro. Organize your files the way you want.
∙Click into subdirectories and open documents! File Cabinet Pro is the must have mini file browser for your menu bar.
∙Set a "Primary" and "Secondary" directory button for the bottom bar to get an innovative drag and drop experience; drag files to these buttons in the bottom bar to bring up a popover window.
∙Innovative Drag n' Drop! You can drag files to and from iCloud by dragging files over the appropriate button to bring up a popover window.
∙Tag files! Select files in File Cabinet, right click, and then simply add or remove file tags from the control in the context menu.
∙Show in Finder! Want to see a file in Finder? Select a file and right click, then choose "Show in Finder" in the context menu.
∙Rename files.
∙Copy and paste files.
∙Trash files.
∙View items as icons, in a list, in columns, or in cover flow view.
∙Launch the application at login! You can have File Cabinet Pro automatically launch when you login to your Mac (optional feature, disabled by default).
∙Built in lightweight text editor! Create and edit .txt, .rtf, and .rtfd files!
∙Built in lightweight image viewer/editor! Rotate images, crop images, and apply filters to images!
∙Built in media player! Watch video and play audio files.
∙PDF viewer.
∙Editable files support document versions! If you made a change to a file you don't like, you can easily revert documents versions.
∙Set a Global Hotkey for showing and closing the File Cabinet window (optional feature, disabled by default).
∙Preview selected files in Quicklook by pressing the spacebar.
∙Share files in apps that support Sharing extensions like Mail and Messages.


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You can learn more about the app here: https://apptyrant.com/file-cabinet-pro-help/

Thanks!

 

[App Tyrant]

I'll be adding support for more keyboard shortcuts. Also forgot to mention pressing the spacebar key for Quicklook is implemented. Some others are also implemented like Command+Q to quit, though naturally that isn't one to get excited about.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro version 2.9 is out! Added some key equivalent support as requested by @grahamperrin, some more features, and bug fixes.

Here's the rundown:

-New app icon.

-Removed ‘Local’ and ‘iCloud’ restriction when configuring Folder paths for the buttons in the bottom bar. You now can set both the ‘Primary’ and ‘Secondary’ folder locations to any directory you want.

-You can now compress files in File Cabinet Pro.

-You now can open selected files using the Command+O keyboard shortcut.

-You can now trash files using the Command+Delete Key keyboard shortcut.

-You can now make alias files (Command+L keyboard shortcut).

-You can now copy selected files using the Command+C keyboard shortcut.

-You can now paste files using the Command+V keyboard shortcut.

-You can now create a new untitled directory using Command+Shift+N keyboard shortcut.

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Edit on 5/5/17: The icon in this post has been replaced. Below is the new icon for File Cabinet Pro:

 

[App Tyrant]

How's everybody doing?! Dropping by to let everyone know that File Cabinet Pro version 8.5.2 is out today.

New in this update:
-The Preferences window has been renamed to Settings.
-Lots of performance improvements.

This is a free update for all current users.

 

[App Tyrant]

@bogdanw Thanks for replying. Yes the Bundlehunt deal is legit.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

Hi all! This is my first post on the MacRumors forums. I just wanted to tell the community about my Mac application File Cabinet Pro. Someone read a review about the app and suggested I come here and share it with you all, so here I am. Feel free to ask questions, either here or by contacting me (Contact Page)
Below is a demo video, some screenshots, and some details about the app.

About File Cabinet Pro:
File Cabinet Pro is the file manager for the OS X menubar. Open, move, rename, tag, trash, copy and paste files, all from the menu bar.

Quickly navigate to files without cluttering your desktop.You can open many file types natively in File Cabinet Pro or open files by launching other applications. Store files locally and in iCloud. It's easy to click into directories in icon view or navigate the file tree in column view. Organize your files your way.

File Cabinet Pro is also a document-based application that ships with a built-in text editor, image viewer, PDF viewer, and media player! Some of the file types File Cabinet Pro can open for editing/viewing include:

TEXT DOCUMENTS:
-Plain text files (.txt)
-Rich Text Format (.rtf)
-Rich Text Format Directory (.rtfd)
-Portable Document Format (.pdf)

IMAGE DOCUMENTS:
-Portable Network Graphics (.png)
-Joint Photographic Experts Group (.jpeg)
-Tagged Image File Format (.tiff, .tif)
-Bitmap image file (.bmp)
-Photoshop File Format (.psd) Import only.
-Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg) Import only.

VIDEO/AUDIO:
-mov
-mp4
-m4a
-m4v
-avi
-mp3
-wav
-caf
-aif


Top Features:

∙Create subdirectories in File Cabinet Pro. Organize your files the way you want.
∙Click into subdirectories and open documents! File Cabinet Pro is the must have mini file browser for your menu bar.
∙Store files locally & in iCloud! Place files in iCloud and access them from all your devices!
∙Innovative Drag n' Drop! You can drag files to and from iCloud by dragging files over the appropriate button to bring up a popover window.
∙Tag files! Select files in File Cabinet, right click, and then simply add or remove file tags from the control in the context menu.
∙Show in Finder! Want to see a file in Finder? Select a file and right click, then choose "Show in Finder" in the context menu.
∙Rename files.
∙Copy and paste files.
∙Trash files.
∙View items as icons or in columns.
∙Launch the application at login! You can have File Cabinet Pro automatically launch when you login to your Mac (optional feature, disabled by default).
∙Built in lightweight text editor! Create and edit .txt, .rtf, and .rtfd files!
∙Built in lightweight image viewer/editor! Rotate images, crop images, and apply filters to images!
∙Built in media player! Watch video and play audio files.
∙PDF viewer.
∙Editable files support document versions! If you made a change to a file you don't like, you can easily revert documents versions.
∙Set a Global Hotkey for showing and closing the File Cabinet window (optional feature, disabled by default).


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I should mention that there are two versions of the app. There is File Cabinet Pro (sold directly on apptyrant.com) and File Cabinet sold on the Mac App Store. The difference is that File Cabinet Pro allows you to set up a folder in iCloud Drive, but File Cabinet on the Mac App Store does not have this feature. You can learn more about the app here: https://apptyrant.com/file-cabinet-pro-help/

Thanks!

That was me that contacted you via e-mail. Thank you so much for sharing the news about File Cabinet with us.

 

[App Tyrant]

Today I pushed out an update (version 2.5) for File Cabinet Pro. This update adds Quicklook support. When you have files selected in File Cabinet Pro, you can now press the spacebar key to view them in a Quicklook panel. This feature was requested by a File Cabinet Pro user, so here it is. I figured I'd share it with the community.

Those who got File Cabinet Pro from AppTyrant.com can update now. This feature will get pushed to the Mac App Store version; I sent an update to Apple this morning so Mac App Store folks should get it soon. Thanks all!

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro 2.6 update is out today. This update adds List View!

I also added Preferences for the Text Editor that comes with File Cabinet Pro (this was a user requested feature). Now you can have the ruler automatically be shown or hidden by default when opening RTF files. You can also have the toolbar automatically be shown or hidden by default when opening a document in the text editor.

 

[App Tyrant]

I see nothing about price...lots of text but price is totally missing or is it free?????????

File Cabinet Pro is $29.99 (sold on AppTyrant.com here). There also is a "regular" version on the Mac App Store that is currently $9.99. The main difference between the two versions is that File Cabinet Pro supports setting up a 'File Cabinet' folder in iCloud. This feature is not available on the Mac App Store version.
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Plans for a demo? I would really like ti try this.

I do plan to release a demo version, but I don't have an ETA on that at this time.

 

[App Tyrant]

Hi again!

Those interested in trying File Cabinet Pro, contact me here: https://apptyrant.com/contact/

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro 2.7 update is out today. This update add a search field, an 'arrange files' pull down button, and some bug fixes.

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro 3.3.3 update is out.

What’s New?
-You can now change the default view type on application launch in Settings.
-You can now use the Control+Command+1 keyboard shortcut to arrange files by name.
-You can now use the Control+Command+5 keyboard shortcut to arrange files by modified date.
-You can now use the Control+Command+8 keyboard shortcut to arrange files by date created.

[doublepost=1478104801][/doublepost]You can now try File Cabinet Pro for free by downloading File Cabinet Lite on the Mac App Store. Once opening File Cabinet Lite, a 30 day trial period will start.

After the 30 day trial period has ended you can do one of the following if you want to purchase the app:

-Buy File Cabinet Pro from AppTyrant.com
or
-Unlock pro features within File Cabinet Lite via in-app purchase.
or
-Buy File Cabinet Pro on the Mac App Store

File Cabinet Lite + Pro in-App Purchase = File Cabinet Pro; it doesn't matter really which option you choose.

You can contact me here if you have any questions: https://apptyrant.com/contact/

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro 3.4 is out.

What's New:
-You can now have a Path Bar display in the window; use the Option+Command+P keyboard shortcut to toggle the Path Bar's visibility.
-Fixed issue that could cause the app to use more memory than necessary in Column view.

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro Version 3.5 is out; File Cabinet Pro now supports the Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro.

If you have a MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar, you will be able to take the following actions in File Cabinet Pro from the Touch Bar:

• Show or hide the sidebar.
• Navigate to previously viewed folders using the “Go Forward” and “Go Backward” buttons.
• Quicklook selected files.
• Share selected files via Sharing extensions.
• Tag selected files.
• Create a new directory.
• Move selected files to the trash.
• Show a Get Info panel for selected files.
• Switch to Icon View, Column View, or List View.

Check out the video below to see some of what you can do with the Touch Bar and File Cabinet Pro (via the Touch Bar simulator). Also note that File Cabinet Pro’s Touch Bar can be customized.

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro version 3.7 has been released.

Here's what's new:
-Added a "Move to File Cabinet Pro" Service. You can now move files to File Cabinet Pro faster than ever from Finder and other supporting apps!
-Fixed issue that caused some items in the context menu to be disabled when control+clicking on an item in Icon View.

Below is a quick demo video of the "Move to File Cabinet Pro" Service:

This update is out for those who purchased directly from AppTyrant.com. It should hit the Mac App Store soon for Mac App Store folks.

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro version 3.9.2 is out. This update introduces two new Services for taking screenshots:
1. Save screenshot in File Cabinet Pro
2. Save interactive screenshot in File Cabinet Pro

The "Save screenshot in File Cabinet Pro" Service allows you to take a screenshot (like you would if you used Command+Shift+3), but instead of saving the screenshot file on the Desktop, the screenshot image is saved to the current directory being displayed in File Cabinet Pro.

The "Save interactive screenshot in File Cabinet Pro" Service allows you to take a screenshot of a portion of your screen (like you would if you used Command+Shift+4) but instead of saving the screenshot file on the Desktop, the screenshot image is saved to the current directory being displayed in File Cabinet Pro.

If you want to use these Services, make sure they are enabled in System Preferences. Then you can use the Services from the Services menu in supporting apps. You can also assign your own hotkey for these Services in System Preferences.

 

[App Tyrant]

@Michaelgtrusa Thanks!

Version 3.9.3 is now out!

What's New
-Added a "Keep folders on top when sorting by name" preference. By default this is off but you can enable it from the Preferences window.

-If you have one file selected, you can now start editing its filename by pressing the return key.

 

[App Tyrant]

Version 3.9.4 has been released. The toolbar is now customizable!

You can update to 3.9.4 if you have the version off our website. If you got the app via the Mac App Store, this update is waiting for review and hopefully will get pushed out to Mac App Store folks soon

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro 4.0.1 is out.

Here's what's new:
-This update allows you to move files to directories in your Favorites sidebar. To do this, simply drop files on a directory name in the sidebar (see screenshot below).
-Fixed issue that occurred when attempting to rename a file and typing a forward slash in the name.
-Fixed issue that caused the “Secondary” directory to not pick up changes made by the “Primary” directory in the rare case that you set them to display the contents of the same directory.
-Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

 

[App Tyrant]

Not a bad app... but I don't see a way to set the default sorting method... it seems to default to "none" and I have to set the sort field every time I change folders.

Thanks for your feedback. Currently, you set the sort policy on a per directory basis. Perhaps allowing you to set a default sorting method is an improvement we can make in an update!

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro version 4.1.2 has been released!

Here's what's new in 4.1.2:
-You can now have File Cabinet Pro automatically detect and display mounted volumes in the sidebar (this feature is off by default, but can be turned on in Settings). If you are using the Mac App Store version, you may have to grant permission to view mounted volumes directly in File Cabinet Pro in the system provided Open panel. This is due to App sandboxing rules on the Mac App Store.
-Added a "Sidebar" tab in the Preferences window.

I don't see a way to set the default sorting method

-Added "Default arrange files policy" setting in the Preferences window. When opening a directory for the first time, the option you set here will be used by default (@dwfaust Thanks a lot for your feedback!).
-Fixed potential crash for users still running Yosemite or El Capitan.

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro 4.1.7 update is out. You can now duplicate files using the context menu (or by using the Command+D keyboard shortcut). This update also has some minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

 

[App Tyrant]

File Cabinet Pro version 4.2 update is out. This update adds a "Document Creator" Finder extension. If you enable this extension in System Preferences, you can create text documents in Finder just like you can in File Cabinet Pro.

Basically, you can give Finder some FCP juice. You can create text documents in Finder's context menu or from the toolbar item FCP provides (just like in FCP). Here's a quick demo video:

If you want to use this feature after upgrading to 4.2, you have to enable the Finder Extension in System Preferences first (you may find this tutorial helpful if you haven't done this before). If you have the Mac App Store version, you will have to save text documents through the system provided Save panel due to app sandboxing rules.

 

[App Tyrant]

Version 4.2.2 is out.

Here's what's new:
-File Cabinet Pro can now eject a selected mounted volume in the sidebar, if the volume is ejectable (non-Mac App Store version only, due to App Sandboxing).
-A Quicklook plugin for Markdown files is now included in File Cabinet Pro.
-In icon view, File Cabinet Pro will now show a Quicklook thumbnail for SVG and AI files, if one is available.

 

[App Tyrant]

Version 4.2.4 is out.

Here's what's new:
-You can now jump to the parent directory using the Command+Up Arrow keyboard shortcut.
-Improved scrolling performance in column view.
-Improved scrolling performance in list view.
-An eject button will now automatically appear in the sidebar next to ejectable volumes (non-Mac App Store version only, due to App Sandboxing on the Mac App Store).