Brett Terpstra shares useful Mac file search apps beyond Spotlight:
- HoudahSpot: Customizable, reliable searches with tag support.
- Find Any File: Searches network drives, zip files.
- GoToFile: Quick searches for modified files, supports fuzzy searches.
- Ammonite: Tag-based searches, compatible with DEVONthink.
- Leap: Tag management and cloud view for files.
- Trickster: Access recent files easily.
- Default Folder X: Enhances file dialog searches.
- Hookmark: Links related files and documents.
Terpstra relies on HoudahSpot and Find Any File for advanced searches.