FSearch
A GTK3 utility that indexes files and folders on Unix-like systems, returning search results as characters are typed
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| + | Instant Search | Matches file and folder names as each character is typed, allowing results to appear without waiting for a full query to be entered. |
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| + | Wildcard Support | Accepts wildcard characters within search terms, enabling broad pattern matching without writing a full regular expression. |
| + | Regular Expression Search | Supports regular expressions in queries, letting users construct precise, pattern-based searches beyond simple substrings. |
| + | Advanced Query Syntax | Lets size, extension, modification-date, and folder-depth filters be combined with AND, OR, and NOT operators in a single query, so results can be narrowed to files matching multiple criteria at once. |
| + | Custom Filters | Lets frequently used search queries be saved as named filters that appear in a dropdown or can be invoked by name, avoiding the need to retype complex queries. |
| + | Filesystem Monitoring | Watches indexed folders through inotify or fanotify and updates the index as files change, so search results stay current without manual or scheduled rescans. Only on platforms and filesystems that support fanotify or inotify. |
| + | Per-Folder Indexing Options | Allows scan-at-launch and rescan-interval settings to be configured individually for each indexed folder, enabling different schedules for local drives versus slower network shares. |
| + | Exclude Rules | Supports excluding files and folders from the index using fixed patterns, wildcards, or regular expressions, preventing irrelevant items from cluttering search results. |
| + | Offline Folder Detection | Detects when an indexed folder such as a removable drive goes offline and automatically rescans it once it reappears, keeping the index accurate without user intervention. |
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Platform
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System Requirements
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Notes
- The Flatpak build has limited functionality due to sandboxing restrictions.
- Distribution channels labelled “daily”/“git”/“nightly” (PPA Daily, AUR-git, COPR Nightly) track the development branch and are intended for testing, not general use.