# PicList (open-source file sync and transfer app)

> PicList is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for Windows, macOS and Linux. An image upload and manage tool, base on PicGo. It has 3,770 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at Kuingsmile/PicList.

A powerful cloud storage and image hosting management tool. PicList is an efficient cloud storage and image hosting management tool built upon the foundation of PicGo. It builds on PicGo’s upload workflow with comprehensive cloud storage management capabilities, various practical functions, and a brand-new lightweight scripting system.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/Kuingsmile/PicList |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 3,770 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | TypeScript |
| Website | https://piclist.cn |
| Official | no |
| Category | File sync & transfer |
| Latest release | v3.5.0 (Jun 14, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install piclist
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/piclist

### winget (Windows)

```sh
winget install Kuingsmile.PicList
```

Package page: https://winstall.app/apps/Kuingsmile.PicList

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