KatSearch: A Free Swift File Search Tool for macOS

KatSearch is a powerful yet straightforward tool for macOS users who require a fast and efficient file search solution. Its integration with Spotlight, combined with a user-friendly interface and advanced filtering options, makes it a standout choice for enhancing your file management workflow.

This lightweight tool leverages macOS's Spotlight technology, making it ideal for users who need a quick and reliable file search solution.

Features

• Blazing Fast Search: Utilizes Spotlight's indexing for instant results.
• Intuitive UI: Simple and clean design for easy navigation.
• Advanced Filtering: Filter by file type, date, size, and more.
• Preview Pane: View file contents and metadata quickly.
• Quick Actions: Open, copy, move files directly from the interface.
• Customizable Settings: Tailor search preferences and save frequent searches.
• Displays live search results
• Lightweight: Minimal impact on system performance.
• Supports all the standard Finder keyboard shortcuts for file actions
• Can run with admin privileges to find all files irrespective of permissions
• Search windows can be invoked using a global hotkey
• Includes searchfs, a command line tool counterpart
• Scans the actual file system, not just the userland files Apple wants you to see
• Free, open source software written in Objective-C/Cocoa
• Ubiquitous native drag and drop behaviour, with hooks into Finder actions/services via contextual menu

How to Use KatSearch

1. Download and Install:

• Visit the KatSearch website to download.
• Follow the installation instructions.

2. Perform a Search:

• Launch KatSearch.
• Enter your query in the search bar.
• Use filters to refine results.

3. Preview and Manage Files:

• Click on a result to preview.
• Use quick action buttons for file management.

License

BSD License

Resources & Downloads

• Source-code
• Home

GitHub - sveinbjornt/KatSearch: Fast, simple, powerful filesystem search for macOS, just like the good ol’ days.

Fast, simple, powerful filesystem search for macOS, just like the good ol’ days. - sveinbjornt/KatSearch

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KatSearch - Fast, simple, powerful file system search for macOS

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