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SymbolicLinker for Mac

Contextual menu creates symbolic links in Finder.

Free
In English
Version 2.2.0
4.5
Based on 45 user rates

SymbolicLinker overview

SymbolicLinker is a tiny service that, once installed, allows any user to create symbolic links to files inside the Finder. It does this by adding a contextual-menu item to the Finder that generates symbolic links to the selected files. The goal of this product is to decrease users' trips to the Terminal in order to use the "ln -s" command.

What’s new in version 2.2.0

Version 2.2.0:
  • SymbolicLinker now runs on Apple Silicon Macs.
  • Added a Catalan localization.

SymbolicLinker for Mac

Free
In English
Version 2.2.0
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4.5

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Satcomer
Satcomer
Jan 24 2022
2.2.0
0.0
Jan 24 2022
0.0
Version: 2.2.0
Thank God this is now at least Universal! I tried it on 2021 M1 Mac Book Pro 12.1 on it and worked like care follow the included instructions! I wish all Linux developers to use this example to make READ Me text file that was really clear and I now can run Symbolic Links again on M1!
multimedia-5
multimedia-5
Dec 29 2021
2.2.0
0.0
Dec 29 2021
0.0
Version: 2.2.0
I was looking for an easy way to store data in the icloudDrive and work with files on the Mac and have the files "synchronized". It´s not a real Synch but it serves the purpose. Thanx. There is also a version in the app store with the same icon that has a graphic interface. Is that the same developer?
Robio
Robio
Jul 31 2021
2.2.0
0.0
Jul 31 2021
0.0
Version: 2.2.0
(Leaving a review the "old fashioned way" since MacUpdate's new review feature is such a trainwreck.) I've been using SymbolicLinker for years, and more than ever now that Big Sur has destroyed the ability of Aliases to retain their targets' custom icons (FFS, Apple!). Thanks for making symlinks easy!
earlbutter
earlbutter
Nov 7 2020
2.1.1
0.0
Nov 7 2020
0.0
Version: 2.1.1
I am running Catalina 10.15.6. I have the Create symbolic link in the services menu when control clicking. I can create symbolic links from my root drive, but when I try to create them on my external disk, nothing happens. Can anyone help?
quarterswede
quarterswede
Sep 11 2020
2.1.1
0.0
Sep 11 2020
0.0
Version: 2.1.1
Works in Catalina. Exactly what I needed when Terminal refused to create a link from a USB drive saying "target not found." Symlinker had no problem. Lightweight and exactly what I needed for quick access to create Symlinks.
vxavi94
vxavi94
Jul 24 2023
2.2.0
5.0
Jul 24 2023
5.0
Version: 2.2.0
jeff-pinkerton
jeff-pinkerton
Mar 31 2020
5.0
Mar 31 2020
5.0
Version: null
PRjohnson
PRjohnson
Jun 27 2019
5.0
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5.0
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jmnuno87
jmnuno87
Jan 5 2019
3.5
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3.5
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rhythmkpr
Jun 17 2018
1.0
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1.0
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zx
Mar 30 2018
5.0
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HandyMac
Mar 27 2017
5.0
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robbyrupard
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3.0
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davidinracine
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5.0
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Oct 26 2016
2.0
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0.5
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Oct 27 2015
3.5
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5.0
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4.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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4.5
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Jean-Loup
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5.0
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patrickwelker
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5.0
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