Manually downloading or backing up files from iCloud Drive via the web or desktop app. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.

Who should use ifetch?

ifetch is an open-source project built for developers.

Yes — ifetch is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does ifetch run on?

ifetch runs on the command line.

Is ifetch still active?

The GitHub repository shows 10 commits in the last 90 days.

What projects are similar to ifetch?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include isaac-acp, applyr, and cosmo-cli.

ifetch is developed by Roshan Lam.

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ifetch

Name: ifetch
Author: Roshan Lam

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ifetch is a command-line utility that enables users to bulk download, back up, and mirror their iCloud Drive files. It provides a simple interface for syncing iCloud content to local storage or other services, supporting automation through scripts. Ideal for developers and power users who need reliable command-line access to their cloud files without relying on the official iCloud apps.

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163stars

23forks

4features

2024since

Overview

4 features

In the CLI tools & terminal space, ifetch takes a focused approach. Manually downloading or backing up files from iCloud Drive via the web or desktop app. It is built as an open-source project for developers. ifetch is open source under the MIT license. ifetch is available on the command line.

Roshan Lam builds and maintains ifetch, and it first shipped in 2024. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 163 stars and 10 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 4 catalogued features are iCloud backup, bulk download, and mirroring.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

iCloud backup
Bulk download
Mirroring
Command line interface

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLI

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen Source GitHub · ★ 163Active maintenance

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed21 Jul · 16:16 UTC
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Frequently asked questions about ifetch

What is ifetch?: Manually downloading or backing up files from iCloud Drive via the web or desktop app. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use ifetch?: ifetch is an open-source project built for developers.
Is ifetch free?: Yes — ifetch is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does ifetch run on?: ifetch runs on the command line.
Is ifetch still active?: The GitHub repository shows 10 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to ifetch?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include isaac-acp, applyr, and cosmo-cli.isaac-acp applyr cosmo-cli
Who makes ifetch?: ifetch is developed by Roshan Lam.
How long has ifetch been around?: ifetch first shipped in 2024.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 163
License: MIT
Built for: developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Manually downloading or backing up files from iCloud Drive via the web or desktop app.

Registered as

GitHub: roshanlam/iFetch
PyPI: ifetch

Developer

Roshan Lam

Team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 163
Forks: 23
Open issues: 2
Last commit: 21 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 10
Contributors: 6
Authorship: Team
Default branch: main

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 21 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 21 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: ifetch-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 21 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 21 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 21 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/ifetch

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