BucketMate

Introduction

Learn how BucketMate helps you manage S3-compatible storage from a native macOS app

BucketMate is a native macOS app for managing Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage with a fast Finder-like interface. Use it to connect storage providers, browse buckets, upload and download files, preview objects, create share links, and organize storage accounts into workspaces.

What BucketMate can manage

  • Storage providers: Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, DigitalOcean Spaces, Wasabi, Supabase Storage, MinIO, and custom S3-compatible endpoints.
  • Connections: access keys, AWS profiles, AWS SSO profiles, manual bucket lists, and single-bucket endpoints for credentials without bucket-list permission.
  • Buckets: create, refresh, empty, delete, pin, hide, reorder, and search buckets.
  • Files and folders: browse hierarchy, upload files and folders, download files and folders, create folders, rename, move, delete, open, and quick edit text files.
  • URLs and sharing: copy object names, public URLs, custom-domain URLs, and presigned share links with expiration.
  • Preview and details: inline preview, Quick Look preview, image preview, text preview, PDF preview, metadata, storage class, size, modified date, and folder metrics.
  • Organization: workspaces, pinned connections, hidden buckets, custom domains, saved bucket state, and local cache.
  1. Install BucketMate for macOS.
  2. Open BucketMate and choose Add Connection.
  3. Select your provider.
  4. Enter a connection name, endpoint, region, and credentials.
  5. Use Test Connection before saving.
  6. If your credentials cannot list buckets, turn off Credentials have permission to list buckets and enter bucket names manually.
  7. Open a bucket and use the file table to browse, upload, preview, copy URLs, or manage objects.

Common workflows

Connect storage

Use Connect S3-compatible storage for the general connection flow, including custom endpoints, AWS profiles, manual bucket lists, and single-bucket endpoints.

Manage files and buckets

Use Manage files and buckets for upload, download, move, rename, delete, folder, bucket, URL copy, and large-bucket behavior.

Preview and share files

Use Preview, share, and edit files for inline preview, Quick Look, file details, presigned links, share-link history, and quick edit.

Organize the app

Use Workspaces, settings, and shortcuts for workspaces, pinned items, hidden buckets, download settings, cache settings, and keyboard shortcuts.

Trial limits

The free trial is designed for testing one storage setup before upgrading.

  • 1 connection
  • Default workspace only
  • Single-file operations for upload, download, copy, share, and delete
  • Single-file upload up to 100 MB
  • Multiple connections, workspaces, and bulk file operations require Pro

Provider guides