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Gestures for Finder

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Live v1.0
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Why you'll like it

Swipe, browser-style

Two-finger swipe back and forward through Finder, just like a browser tab.

Lives in the menu bar

A quiet menu-bar utility — no dock icon, no clutter.

Nothing to configure

Grant Accessibility access once and it's ready to go.

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Gestures for Finder Download on theMac App Store
Utilities · AJA Digital

Features

  • Swipe back and forward in Finder, browser-style
  • Lives quietly in the menu bar — no dock icon
  • No configuration required beyond granting Accessibility access
  • No account, no tracking
  • Also available as a direct .dmg download outside the App Store

Platforms

Gestures for Finder runs on:

Mac

Privacy

A lightweight menu-bar app; no account, no tracking.

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Frequently asked

Why does Gestures for Finder need Accessibility permission?

macOS requires the Accessibility permission for any app that reads trackpad gestures and controls window navigation system-wide. Grant it once in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility and the app is ready.

Can I install it without the App Store?

Yes — use the direct .dmg download as an alternative to the Mac App Store.

Does it track anything?

No. Gestures for Finder is a lightweight menu-bar app with no account and no tracking.

From the studio

Gestures for Finder is one of 14 small, useful apps from AJA Digital, an independent one-person studio. See the full app library or send feedback — it goes straight to the person who builds these.

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Reduce motion
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