cmdX

What is cmdX?

cmdX is a small macOS utility that adds the missing Cmd + X file-cut function to Finder, just like you know it from Windows. It makes moving files smoother, smarter, and faster.

Works on both Apple Silicon (M1 and later) and Intel-based Macs.

Features

• Adds Cmd + X / Cmd + V support for files
• Works natively inside Finder
• Lightweight, no background bloat
• Compatible with macOS Big Sur and later

Install

From GitHub Releases

Grab the latest build directly from the releases page:

https://github.com/YONN2222/cmdX/releases

Via Homebrew

Thanks to thedavidwenk, you can also install cmdX through Homebrew:

brew tap thedavidwenk/cmdx
brew install cmdx

Repository:

https://github.com/thedavidwenk/homebrew-cmdx

Usage

1. Open Finder
2. Select a file
3. Press Cmd + X to cut
4. Navigate to the destination folder
5. Press Cmd + V to paste (move)

Build It Yourself

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/YONN2222/cmdX.git
   cd cmdX

2. Open the project in Xcode

   open cmdX.xcodeproj

3. Build the app

   xcodebuild -scheme cmdX -configuration Release

Note

You need to grant Accessibility permissions to cmdX under System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.