Bucket Explorer for Mac

Quick summary

Bucket Explorer is a graphical utility for interacting with Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage. It provides an easy way to upload and download objects, inspect buckets, and manage sharing and access. A free trial version is available.

Notable capabilities

• Browse buckets and inspect or download stored files quickly.
• Create signed URLs and configure bucket logging for audit or access tracking.
• Override default content types (for example, set HTML as the content type) when uploading objects.
• Grant or revoke access to shared buckets and set different permission levels for other accounts.

Technical details and system requirements

Bucket Explorer is built on the JetS3t API and presents a straightforward, GUI-driven interface. It requires Java 7 to run and is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.

Best use scenarios

• Teams managing buckets from multiple workstations who need a consistent, easy-to-use interface.
• Users who want to simplify transfers between local drives and cloud storage without scripting.
• Administrators who need to create temporary signed links or adjust bucket-level logging and permissions.

Trial access and alternatives

A free trial lets you evaluate the application before committing. If you prefer other tools, consider established S3/Cloud Storage clients such as Cyberduck or S3 Browser. These alternatives offer similar functionality and different UI approaches, so try a couple to see which fits your workflow best.