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Mac File-Finding Gems

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Brett Terpstra shares useful Mac file search apps beyond Spotlight:

  1. HoudahSpot: Customizable, reliable searches with tag support.
  2. Find Any File: Searches network drives, zip files.
  3. GoToFile: Quick searches for modified files, supports fuzzy searches.
  4. Ammonite: Tag-based searches, compatible with DEVONthink.
  5. Leap: Tag management and cloud view for files.
  6. Trickster: Access recent files easily.
  7. Default Folder X: Enhances file dialog searches.
  8. Hookmark: Links related files and documents.

Terpstra relies on HoudahSpot and Find Any File for advanced searches.

https://brettterpstra.com/2025/05/02/mac-file-finding-gems/

ProFind. Zeroonetwenty

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ProFind: Fast, powerful search app for Mac with natural language queries, app launching, saved searches, and file previews. Supports all disk types and customizable search criteria. Includes a free iOS app for remote searches. Download free trial or purchase for $6.99. Requires macOS 10.15+.

http://www.zeroonetwenty.com/profind

Find Any File

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Find Any File (FAF) is macOS software for enhanced file search beyond Spotlight, able to locate hidden and network files, with features like saving searches, keyboard shortcuts, and hierarchical views. It's shareware, allowing trial use. The latest version (2.5.5) includes faster searches and features for managing duplicate files. Alternatives include EasyFind, Scherlokk, and HoudahSpot. Download versions or purchase for continued access.

https://findanyfile.app

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