Xiaoyang Cloud Disk - A Powerful Third-Party Companion for Alibaba Cloud Disk

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Application Name: Xiaoyang Cloud Disk (macOS Client)
Software Nature: Free, Open Source (GPL-3.0)

Xiaoyang Cloud Disk is a third-party desktop client developed based on the Alibaba Cloud Disk Open Platform API, designed for users who seek efficient and convenient management of cloud files. It fully leverages Alibaba Cloud Disk’s unlimited speed feature and enhances the official functionality with more professional tools and a smoother localized management experience—especially ideal for macOS users dealing with large volumes of files.

Core Features & Highlights

🚀 Efficient File Management

• Multi-Account Login: Supports logging in and managing multiple Alibaba Cloud Disk accounts simultaneously, enabling seamless switching between personal and work accounts.
• Unique Folder Tree Structure: Offers a file explorer-style directory tree view, allowing quick browsing, locating, and operating on deeply nested folders—far more efficient than the web interface.
• Mixed Sorting & Folder Size Display: Supports mixed sorting of files and folders by name, size, and modification time. Displays folder sizes directly, making storage usage clear at a glance.
• Powerful File Handling: Capable of managing tens of thousands of files and folders, and can list all files within a folder at once—handling massive data effortlessly.
• Batch Renaming: Supports batch renaming of large numbers of files and multi-level nested folders.

🎬 Advanced Media Center

• High-Definition Streaming: Play high-definition and original-quality videos directly from the cloud without downloading.
• Professional Playback Features: Supports external subtitles, multiple audio tracks, playback speed adjustment, and playlists, delivering a professional player experience comparable to local playback.
• Video Preview: Quickly generate sprite images (thumbnail preview strips) for videos to locate key scenes efficiently.

🔄 Flexible Transfer & Sync

• Massive Transfers: Claimed to support uploading/downloading hundreds of thousands of files and folders in one go, meeting professional backup and sync needs.
• Remote Aria2 Download: Unique remote download feature allows pushing files from Alibaba Cloud Disk directly to Aria2 running on a remote VPS or NAS, enabling automated "cloud → NAS" workflows.
• Quick Copy & Delete: Offers convenient keyboard shortcuts and right-click menus for faster file operations.

Key Advantages

1. Native Experience, Superior Performance: As an Electron-based desktop application, it responds faster and operates smoother than the web version, with native keyboard shortcuts and drag-and-drop support.
2. Comprehensive & Deep Functionality: Goes beyond basic cloud storage features, offering significant enhancements in file management, video playback, and batch operations, making it a powerful tool for power users.
3. Open Source & Transparent, Safe & Trustworthy: Fully open-source code with no backdoor risks. The developer states the app only performs legal API calls and traffic forwarding, without storing or modifying any user data.
4. Cross-Platform Consistency: Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux with unified UI and operation logic—zero learning curve when switching devices.
5. 100% Free, Community-Driven: Provided freely under open-source principles, with continuous updates and improvements driven by GitHub and Telegram communities, actively responding to user feedback.

System Requirements & Installation

• Supported OS: macOS (provides both x64 and arm64 versions, fully compatible with Intel and Apple Silicon Macs).
• Installation Steps:
  1. Download the corresponding .dmg installer based on your Mac’s chip type (choose x64 for Intel chip, arm64 for M-series chip).
  2. Double-click to open the .dmg file, then drag the Xiaoyang icon to the Applications folder to complete installation.

⚠️ Solution for macOS “Cannot Verify Developer” Warning

If macOS displays “Cannot verify developer” upon first launch, follow these steps:

1. Click Cancel.
2. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security.
3. In the “Security” section, locate the related prompt and click Still Open.
4. Confirm Open in the popup window.

If the option is not found in settings or you receive a “file is damaged” warning (common with Apple Silicon versions), open Terminal.app and run the following command (you may need to enter your password), then restart the app:

sudo xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/小白羊云盘.app

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Disclaimer: This software is an open-source project intended to provide convenience. Users must comply with Alibaba Cloud Disk's terms of service and relevant laws and regulations, using it appropriately. The developer is not responsible for any account anomalies, download speed restrictions, or other issues arising from using this software.