Path Finder SDK / Open Source

Interested in extending Path Finder? Path Finder has an extensive plugin SDK that allows developers to add new functionality to Path Finder.

The Cocoa frameworks used to create Path Finder, and source code used to write Path Finder plugins are now open source and ready for immediate download.

Included in the source code package are four powerful frameworks: CocoatechCore, CocoatechFile, CocoatechProtocols, and CocoatechStrings. These frameworks make up the heart and soul of Path Finder.

Also included are 8 real world Path Finder plugins. These aren't simplified versions: these are the actual full plugins that ship with Path Finder. Available are "Attribute", "Image Size Menu", "iTunes", "Open With", "Permissions", "Size", "SVN", "Terminal", and two sample plugins designed to be a perfect starting point to write your own Path Finder plugin.

In addition, the Path Finder SDK includes the iTerm source code which allows you to put a real working terminal in a plain NSView. It's super simple. Build your own Terminal.app in about 5 minutes.

Everything you need is in one downloadable file:

Path Finder 5 SDK (dmg file, 2.8MBs)

If you interested in writing a Path Finder plugin and have questions, or have written one that you would like included with the Path Finder application, please send me an , or check out the forum.

Refer to the read me files in the download for more information. Make sure you have the latest version of Path Finder.

Have Fun!