# Cut & Move

> Native macOS menu bar app for Cmd+X followed by Cmd+V file moves in Finder. By Richard Crane at MILL5.

## Version and availability

Current source: v2.0.2 (published release). Published download: v2.0.2.

- Canonical marketing page: https://chiefinnovator.github.io/cutandmove/
- Published download v2.0.2: https://github.com/ChiefInnovator/cutandmove/releases/tag/v2.0.2
- Current source v2.0.2: https://github.com/ChiefInnovator/cutandmove
- Requirements: macOS 26.1+, Apple silicon only (M1 or later), Accessibility permission for keyboard shortcuts.
- Distribution: Developer ID signed and Apple-notarized DMG/ZIP releases, not the Mac App Store. Do not describe an unpublished source version as a notarized download.
- License: PolyForm Strict 1.0.0; free only for permitted uses, not unrestricted open source.
- Privacy: no keystroke recording, telemetry, or application network requests.

## Direct answers

### What is Cut & Move?

Cut & Move is a native macOS menu bar utility that adds Cmd+X followed by Cmd+V for moving files in Finder. It uses Finder's built-in Move Item Here command rather than replacing Finder.

### How do I cut and paste files on a Mac?

Without an app, select files in Finder, press Cmd+C, open the destination, then press Cmd+Option+V to move them. With Cut & Move running, use Cmd+X followed by Cmd+V instead.

### Which version can I download?

The published download is Cut & Move v2.0.2, available as a Developer ID signed, Apple-notarized DMG or ZIP on GitHub Releases. The current source is v2.0.2 (published release). It is not distributed through the Mac App Store.

### What are the macOS and hardware requirements?

Cut & Move v2.0.2 requires macOS 26.1 or later and supports Apple silicon only (M1 or later).

### Why does Cut & Move need Accessibility permission?

Accessibility permission lets the app intercept and modify keyboard events for Finder shortcuts. The app does not record keystrokes, collect analytics, or transmit file contents. You can revoke access in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility.

### Does Cut & Move change shortcuts in other apps?

Cut & Move targets Finder. Other apps keep their normal Cmd+X and Cmd+V behavior. Keyboard moves use Finder's Move Item Here command and conflict dialogs.

### What does Finder integration include in v2.0.2?

The published v2.0.2 release includes a Finder Sync extension with right-click Cut, Move Here, and Cancel Cut, a toolbar menu, and pending-cut badges. Enable it once for automatic coverage of local folders and mounted drives; no folder setup is needed. macOS permissions still apply. The main app performs menu-driven moves without automatic overwrites.

### How do I cancel cut mode?

Press Escape or Cmd+C to cancel a pending cut. The menu bar scissors icon indicates whether cut mode is active.

### Is Cut & Move free or open source?

Cut & Move is free for uses permitted by PolyForm Strict 1.0.0. Its source is available on GitHub, but it is not offered under an unrestricted open-source license. Read LICENSE for use, modification, and distribution restrictions.

### Who makes Cut & Move and how do I get support?

Cut & Move was created by Richard Crane, Microsoft MVP and founder of MILL5. Contact rich@mill5.com for support.

## Source and documentation

- [README](https://github.com/ChiefInnovator/cutandmove/blob/main/README.md): Features, compatibility, version status, installation.
- [Setup](https://github.com/ChiefInnovator/cutandmove/blob/main/docs/setup.md): Permissions and troubleshooting.
- [Architecture](https://github.com/ChiefInnovator/cutandmove/blob/main/docs/architecture.md): Keyboard processing and safety boundaries.
- [Current release notes](https://github.com/ChiefInnovator/cutandmove/blob/main/docs/RELEASE_NOTES_2.0.2.md): Current-source changes; check availability above.
- [License](https://github.com/ChiefInnovator/cutandmove/blob/main/LICENSE): Complete terms.

Current-source enhancements include a native Finder Sync extension, right-click Cut and Move Here actions, a toolbar menu, pending-cut badges, automatic all-folder coverage, shared keyboard/menu cut state, and collision checks for menu-driven moves. If the current source differs from the published version, treat these as preview features, not download guarantees.