FSearch

Files & storage

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is FSearch?

FSearch is a desktop file search application with fast indexed results and flexible filename matching. It includes regular expressions, file filters, and result sorting. It is aimed at Linux users repeatedly locating files across large folder collections.

Regular expressions

File filters

Result sorting

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Linux users repeatedly locating files across large folder collections

Before you choose

The Flatpak sandbox cannot access every file on the system by default. Search coverage and freshness depend on the configured index.

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The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The Flatpak sandbox cannot access every file on the system by default.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. The Flatpak sandbox cannot access every file on the system by default.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings regular expressions and file filters into the same workflow.

Choose the folders that should be indexed, search with a few distinctive terms, and refine the result by type or path before opening the file.

What to keep in mind

The Flatpak sandbox cannot access every file on the system by default.

Search coverage and freshness depend on the configured index.

How to use it well

FSearch fits Linux users repeatedly locating files across large folder collections. Choose the folders that should be indexed, search with a few distinctive terms, and refine the result by type or path before opening the file.

The Flatpak sandbox cannot access every file on the system by default. Search coverage and freshness depend on the configured index. Try a representative folder first and verify the result before applying the same operation to important files.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is FSearch free?

The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The Flatpak sandbox cannot access every file on the system by default.

Can I use FSearch for regular expressions?

Yes. FSearch includes regular expressions. Choose the folders that should be indexed, search with a few distinctive terms, and refine the result by type or path before opening the file.

Can the Flatpak version search every file automatically?

The Flatpak sandbox cannot access every file on the system by default.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

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