Mac SFTP Client — Dual-Pane File Transfers with Noden

What you get

The Noden Mac SFTP client: a dual-pane file browser with the local Mac on the left and the remote server on the right

Dual-pane browser	Local and remote side by side; navigate, transfer and organize with drag-and-drop.
Remote editing	Open a remote file in a Mac editor; saving uploads it back to the server automatically.
SSH in the same window	Switch between the terminal and the SFTP browser per connection; watch several sessions in a grid.
Keys & security	Uses your Ed25519/ECDSA keys from `~/.ssh`; passwords and passphrases go in the macOS Keychain.
Permissions	View and change remote file permissions (chmod) from the browser.

Why a native app matters

Noden is built with SwiftUI and notarized by Apple, so it feels like a Mac app and runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel. You don't need a separate terminal and a separate FTP program — it's one focused tool for SSH and SFTP.

When a dedicated SFTP app is not what you want

You only transfer files occasionally. scp and sftp ship with macOS and need no app at all.
You need FTP, FTPS or WebDAV. Noden speaks SFTP over SSH only.
You want to mount the server as a Finder volume. Noden gives you a dual-pane browser inside the app, not a mounted drive.

Troubleshooting

You want the file manager next to a terminal, not instead of it

Pop the file commander out into its own window — it stays open beside a terminal session rather than replacing it.

A whole folder needs to go across

Drag it in either direction; Noden recreates the directory tree and copies the files recursively.

You edit a remote config and the server does not see the change

Use Edit in place so Noden uploads the file automatically on save, instead of editing a local copy.

Install Noden on macOS

brew install --cask useroamteknoloji/tap/noden

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good SFTP client for Mac?

Noden is a native macOS SFTP client with a dual-pane browser, drag-and-drop transfers and remote editing, plus an SSH terminal in the same window.

Can I edit remote files over SFTP on a Mac?

Yes. Noden opens a remote file in a Mac editor and uploads your saved changes back automatically.

Is Noden's SFTP free?

Yes. The SFTP file manager and terminal are free for up to five connections. Pro adds unlimited connections, full history and AI for USD 5.99 your first year, then USD 10.99 per year.