True cut-and-paste for Finder on macOS. Select files, press Cmd+X, navigate, Cmd+V. Done.
What macOS should have had from the start
Press Cmd+X on selected files in Finder to cut them. Navigate to any folder, press Cmd+V to move them. Just like Windows.
Cut, paste, clear clipboard, toggle login launch, and open Accessibility settings — all from the menu bar icon.
Built-in Quick Action adds a "Cut Files" option to the Finder right-click menu. Enable it from the menu bar.
Toggle Open at Login from the menu bar so CommandMove is always running when you need it.
If a file with the same name exists at the destination, a numbered copy is created automatically. Existing files are never overwritten.
CommandMove vs alternatives
| Feature | CommandMove | macOS Finder | Path Finder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cmd+X cut files | Yes | No | Yes |
| Cmd+V move files | Yes | No | Yes |
| Right-click cut | Yes | No | No |
| Menu bar controls | Yes | No | No |
| Auto-launch at login | Yes | N/A | No |
| Conflict handling | Auto-numbered copies | N/A | Prompt |
| Free & open source | Yes | Built-in | $99 |
| Lightweight | Yes | Yes | Heavy |
Under the hood
A global event tap intercepts Cmd+X and Cmd+V while Finder is frontmost. AppleScript queries Finder for the selected items and current folder. The app uses FileManager.moveItem to perform the actual move operation. No third-party dependencies — just Swift, AppleScript, and macOS APIs.
Download the DMG, drag to Applications, launch, and grant Accessibility access when prompted. Cmd+X in Finder to cut, Cmd+V to move.