Default Folder X is getting updates to support macOS 15 Sequoia, as well as new features and bug fixes. The latest public beta build is available here - keep an eye on this page for updates as development progresses!

What's new in build 6.1b3:

• Compatible with the latest developer release of macOS 15 Sequoia.
• You can now open folders in the Warp terminal app as well as in Terminal and iTerm.
• Fixed a hang that could occur when clicking on the Recent Files menu in the menu bar when there are no recent files for the current app.
• Resolved an issue with Default Folder X losing track of a file dialog's location within some folders that have localized names (like ~/Movies/TV/Media/).
• Reduced the frequency with which Sequoia reminds you that Default Folder X has permission to record your screen. A side effect of this is that Default Folder X's toolbar may not correctly match the light / dark theme used in an Open or Save dialog. If you encounter any apps where this occurs, please submit a bug.

What was new in previous betas:

• Quick Search can be used to open web URLs that are saved in your favorites.
• When selecting a web URL in Settings > Folders > Favorites, the full URL is displayed.
• Fixed problems with text color when selecting favorite and default folders in Settings > Folders.
• Default Folder X could hang when adding some https:// URLs as favorites. This has been fixed.
• Fixed flickering of the preview image displayed below Open dialogs.
• The previews below Open dialogs can now play audio and video content.
• You can add web URLs as Favorites and Default Folder X will open them in your browser.
• There's now a warning when Default Folder X is run on an unsupported version of macOS.
• The Shortcuts settings are more intelligent about keeping the Quick Search and Search All shortcuts in sync.
• Fixed the information pane below file dialogs so very long filenames are truncated in the middle instead of the end.
• In Quick Search, searching "Recent" items will return recently closed Finder windows as well as recent files and folders.
• Improved the layout of the information pane when a file or folder name is very long.

How to be a beta tester:

In order to beta test, you must have a stable, predictable machine (at least as much as that's possible ) and be willing to commit time to work with us if you discover a bug or conflict. If you encounter incorrect or confusing behavior, please try to summarize what you were doing at the time it happened and supply that along with a crash log or screenshot.

Download:

Click below to download the public test version of Default Folder X 6:

Download Default Folder X 6.1b3

Please note that Default Folder X 6.1b3 is pre-release software, and as such, may contain bugs. It has been tested for compatibility on a number of systems, but has not been fully qualified and released. When testing any unreleased software, you should have a backup copy of any important files, since a software bug could cause your Mac to crash.

Bug Reports:

Don't assume that a bug you've found has already been reported!! Please submit all bug reports and feedback to DefaultFolderX@stclairsoft.com.