cmdX is a small macOS utility that adds the missing Cmd + X file-cut shortcut 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.
- Adds Cmd + X / Cmd + V support for files
- Works natively inside Finder
- Lightweight, no background bloat
- Compatible with macOS Big Sur and later
From GitHub Releases
Grab the latest build directly from the releases page:
Via Homebrew
Thanks to thedavidwenk, you can also install cmdX through Homebrew:
brew tap thedavidwenk/cmdx
brew install cmdxRepository:
- Open Finder
- Select a file
- Press Cmd + X to cut
- Navigate to the destination folder
- Press Cmd + V to paste (move)
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Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/YONN2222/cmdX.git cd cmdX -
Open the project in Xcode
open cmdX.xcodeproj
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Build the app
xcodebuild -scheme cmdX -configuration Release
You need to grant Accessibility permissions to cmdX under System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.