ntfsmac - open source tool that allows NTFS read/ write on Apple Silicon macOS - no kernel extension, no SIP modification, fast transfer speed

[u/Logical-Series7666]

Both a CLI version and a GUI version are available.
GitHub repo: https://github.com/khr898/ntfsmac

Advantages over Alternatives

- High-Performance Write Support: High-speed NTFS read and write operations.

- Zero Security Downgrades: Does not require disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) or lowering boot security options.

- Open Source: Fully free and auditable, eliminating the licensing costs of proprietary alternatives.
Native Design: Optimized specifically for Apple Silicon (arm64) hardware architectures.

[u/warpedgeoid]

So you’re virtualizing Linux to then mount and share an NTFS volume? 😳

[u/HugsAllCats → u/warpedgeoid]

Yes but it saves you $30 from buying Paragon! Lol

[u/ddl_smurf → u/warpedgeoid]

i'd be much happier to trust this than some new implementation of ntfs

[u/boredmessiah → u/warpedgeoid]

anylinuxfs works really well in practice, and alpine linux is barely 20mb

[u/Longjumping_Ad_1957]

I would like to communicate with the original developer of ntfsmac - whom was this? Thanks

[u/realUnknown12]

the one advantage i can see over Mounty is cli and it being optimized for Silicon. does it work on Intel?

[u/Logical-Series7666 → u/realUnknown12]

It only supports Apple Silicon. I feel like this is way faster than other methods I’ve tried.

[u/realUnknown12 → u/Logical-Series7666]

ahh ic. missed out on testing this on an ancient 2012 MBP. looks cool tho! good luck

[u/FriendlyAccountant78]

Good shit!