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WebDAV Lite

A lightweight macOS menu-bar WebDAV server.

About this app

WebDAV Lite is a lightweight macOS menu-bar application that instantly transforms any folder on your Mac into a WebDAV server for your local network. It is the perfect solution for seamless file access, document syncing, and high-speed media streaming to your iPhone, iPad, TV boxes (like Apple TV), and other network devices.

Key Features: • One-Click Sharing: Select a folder and start sharing instantly—no complicated setup required. • Menu Bar App: Lives entirely in your menu bar. Clean, lightweight, and keeps your Dock clutter-free. • Standard WebDAV Protocol: Fully compatible with macOS Finder, Windows Explorer, Infuse, VLC, nPlayer, and more. • Beautiful Browser Listing: Displays a gorgeous HTML directory listing when accessed via any standard web browser. • Authentication Support: Optional username/password protection with a built-in random password generator. • Smart File Filtering: System clutter (.DS_Store, Thumbs.db, AppleDouble files) is always hidden automatically. Custom patterns (.git, node_modules, .env) can be added manually — a Pro feature with one-click Quick Add. • Universal Binary: Built natively for optimal performance on both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs.

Free Tier: • Read-only WebDAV sharing — browse, download, and stream files to any device on your network.

Pro Tier (one-time in-app purchase): • Read & Write Access — upload, edit, and delete files with LOCK/UNLOCK compatibility for Infuse and other media players. • HTTPS/TLS Encryption — secure your connections with custom certificates. • Custom File Exclusion Filters — exclude any pattern beyond the automatic system defaults.

Requirements: • Requires macOS 14.6 (Sonoma) or later

Details

AttributeValue
CategoryProductivity
Websiteapps.apple.com/us/app/webdav-lite-lan-file-server/id6779282964?mt=12
Pricingfreemium
AuthorDavid
Added2026-08-12
Last updated2026-09-09
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