My First OSS Project, Classic Finder

In plain words

Classic Finder is an open-source recreation of the original Macintosh Finder file navigation interface built in Objective-C and Cocoa. It provides a pixel-for-pixel clone of the classic Mac OS Finder that runs on modern Macs. The application is designed for users who want to experience the nostalgic interface of vintage Macintosh computers such as the Performa, Quadra, LC, and Power Macintosh models.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

This project aims to be a functional re-creation of the classic Mac OS Finder. Now you can experience a pixel-for-pixel clone of the original Macintosh Finder on your modern Mac. This application is written in Objective-C and Cocoa. Download an executable build of Classic Finder. (v1.1.3) (10.11+) I have opened a development agency, HyperFast Interactive If you know of anyone looking for custom Umbraco website development, please reach out to mefrom classicmacfinder.com

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