R2Drop for MAC
Free, open-source Mac app that uploads files to Cloudflare R2 from Finder, the menu bar or the Dock and copies the link for you.
R2Drop Overview
Uploading a file to Cloudflare R2 usually means opening the Cloudflare dashboard or using a command-line tool. R2Drop makes it part of the Mac: right-click a file in Finder and choose Send to R2, drop files on its menu bar or Dock icon, or pick files and folders from a window. Uploads run in a background queue with progress, retries, pause and cancel, and the public URL is copied for you when they finish.
R2Drop is made by Superhuman Intelligence LLC (built by Paul Pierre) and is open source under the MIT license. There are no subscriptions or upload fees, but you need a Cloudflare account with R2 enabled and at least one bucket; Cloudflare charges for R2 storage beyond its free tier. Files go straight from your Mac to your bucket over HTTPS, with no R2Drop server in between, and credentials are kept in the macOS Keychain. Large files use multipart uploads with up to 16 parallel streams. A companion command-line tool shares the same settings. R2Drop needs macOS 13 or later. Version 0.1.1 is an early release; it is signed with a Developer ID but not notarized by Apple, so macOS may ask you to confirm the first launch.
Key Features
R2Drop turns Cloudflare R2 into a drag-and-drop upload target.
- Finder action: right-click any file and choose Send to R2.
- Drag and drop: drop files on the menu bar or Dock icon.
- Background queue: progress, retries, pause, resume and cancel.
- Public links: the URL is copied automatically, with custom domain support.
- Multiple accounts: switch Cloudflare accounts from the menu bar.
- Bucket routing: a bucket and path prefix for each account.
- Notifications: alerts for finished and failed uploads and expiring tokens.
- Command line: an optional CLI for scripts, with JSON output.
What’s New in Version 0.1.1
R2Drop 0.1.1 is a desktop app release with separate builds for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
- Separate downloads for Apple Silicon (aarch64) and Intel (x86_64)
- Signed with a Developer ID; this build is not notarized by Apple
R2Drop FAQ
Is R2Drop free?
Yes. R2Drop is free and open source under the MIT license, with no subscriptions or upload fees. You only pay Cloudflare for R2 storage beyond its free tier.
Do I need a Cloudflare account?
Yes. You need a Cloudflare account with R2 enabled and at least one bucket. During setup you paste a Cloudflare API token and choose a bucket.
Which macOS version does R2Drop need?
R2Drop needs macOS 13 Ventura or later.
Does R2Drop run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. There are separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Does R2Drop see or store my files?
No. Files go directly from your Mac to your R2 bucket over HTTPS, with no R2Drop server in between. Credentials are stored in the macOS Keychain.
Is there a file size limit?
R2Drop uses multipart uploads for large files with up to 16 parallel streams. Cloudflare R2 itself supports objects up to 5 TB.
How do I upload a file?
Right-click it in Finder and choose Send to R2, drag it onto the menu bar or Dock icon, or use the file picker. The link is copied when the upload finishes.
Why does macOS warn me when I first open R2Drop?
Version 0.1.1 is signed with a Developer ID but was not notarized by Apple, so macOS may ask you to confirm before it opens.
Does R2Drop have a command-line tool?
Yes. A companion CLI can be installed from the app's settings and shares its configuration, with commands such as r2drop upload and JSON output.
Where does the R2Drop download on r2drop.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official R2Drop releases page on GitHub at https://github.com/superhumancorp/r2drop/releases/latest. r2drop.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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