everythingByMdfind
A powerful macOS file search GUI tool that leverages Spotlight's mdfind for fast, feature-rich file discovery and management.
What is everythingByMdfind?
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.
Overview
python script to search everything by mdfind on MacOS
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly finding files by name or content across your entire macOS system
- Analyzing disk space usage with interactive visual breakdowns of folders
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