A note about macOS Catalina

macOS Catalina (10.15) includes new functionality that makes iCloud Control redundant.

In the context menu, accessible by right clicking on a file / folder in iCloud, there are two new options:
- Download Now: Works the same as the "Download selected item" option in iCloud Control
- Remove Download: Works the same as the "Remove selected item locally" option in iCloud Control
You can now share files in iCloud by using the share menu and choosing "Add People". To obtain a public link, select "Copy Link", and then under "Share Options", "Who can access", choose "Anyone with the link".

Because of these changes, it is time to retire iCloud Control. I will no longer be maintaining it, but will leave the repository online for those that may still find it useful for older macOS versions.

iCloud Control

Adds a menu to the Finder that allows control over files stored iCloud, allowing user-controlled selective synchronization.

Installation

Download the latest version here
Place the app in your Applications folder
Launch it by right/control clicking and choosing "Open" (to prevent gatekeeper from preventing the app to open) and follow the instructions on screen

Usage

The following options are provided through a toolbar item in the Finder.

Remove selected item locally: the selected item(s) will be removed from your device, while remaining in iCloud.
Download selected item: download previously removed files from iCloud. On macOS Sierra, the cloud icon provides the same functionality.
Publish public link: places a link to the selected file in your clipboard.

Compatibility

iCloud Control should work on macOS 10.2 Sierra, and on OS X 10.11 El Capitan.

License

iCloud Control is licensed under the MIT license. In addition to the restrictions placed by the MIT license, you are not permitted and will not get permission to list iCloud Control or any derivative work on software catalogue websites like Mac Informer or MacUpdate.

The MIT License (MIT)

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The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

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