A powerful macOS file search GUI tool that leverages Spotlight's mdfind for fast, feature-rich file discovery and management.
Everything by mdfind is a graphical file search tool for macOS that uses the system's built-in Spotlight search engine (via mdfind) to quickly locate files. It provides a feature-rich desktop interface for searching, filtering, previewing files, analyzing disk space, and managing search results, going beyond basic Finder search capabilities.
macOS users who need a faster, more powerful, and visually enhanced alternative to Finder's search for locating and managing files on their system.
It combines the speed and depth of macOS's native Spotlight index with a customizable GUI, advanced filtering, media previews, disk analysis, and multi-tab workflows, offering a comprehensive desktop search experience not found in built-in tools.
python script to search everything by mdfind on MacOS
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Utilizes the macOS Spotlight index via mdfind for near-instantaneous results, as highlighted in the README's key features, avoiding manual indexing delays.
Supports direct preview of text, images (including animated GIFs and SVG), video, and audio files in the app, reducing the need for external viewers, with integrated playback controls.
Provides drill-down bar charts to visualize and analyze directory space usage, allowing users to identify large folders quickly through interactive charts.
Features a Chrome-like tabbed interface for managing multiple search sessions independently, enhancing workflow efficiency with per-tab settings and results.
Enables exporting search results to multiple formats like JSON, Excel, HTML, Markdown, and CSV, facilitating easy data sharing and documentation.
Exclusively designed for macOS, making it useless for users on Windows, Linux, or in cross-platform environments, as stated in its target audience.
Relies entirely on the macOS Spotlight index, so search results may be incomplete if indexing is disabled, slow, or excludes certain files, limiting control.
Requires Python 3.6+ and PyQt6 installation when running from source, which can be cumbersome for non-technical users compared to the pre-built .dmg option.
Primarily a GUI tool with no built-in API or command-line interface for automation, hindering integration into scripts or developer workflows beyond basic use.