FSearch
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FSearch is a fast file search utility for GNU/Linux operating systems, inspired by Everything Search Engine. It's written in C and based on GTK+3.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
EUPlatforms
- Linux
- Flathub
Features
Highlights All activities
FSearch News & Activities
Recent News
- Paul published news article about FSearch
Recent activities
HanFlow Team added FSearch as alternative to HanFlow Finder
M-G added FSearch as alternative to Everywhere File Search- AlexisJM liked FSearch
Rodrigo-Rocha-de-Toledo added FSearch as alternative to Sombrero File Search
Hawkeye-Zaragsoft added FSearch as alternative to Hawkeye Search- Creative_joe liked FSearch
Paul added FSearch as alternative to Omni Search- prasanth k liked FSearch
Privacy-Respecting Apps and Services (Computers)
Choose freedom and continued democracy by switching away from big tech in your personal digital lives.
Not all apps and services listed will be open source or even free (as in free beer), but they will at the very least be privacy-respecting.
Of course, there will be a few exceptions, simply because they are necessary for some people, like for work.
BUT, THEY ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR YOUR PERSONAL LIFE. Work-life balance is important.
This list will get updated from time to time.
Each section lists my recommendations in order of best (in my opinion) to good enough. Except for the Docs and OS sections, which are listed from easiest for beginners to better for creatives, techies, and professionals. These and the Video Conferencing section, which is listed based on needed for work to good enough for personal use.
Lastly, the Linux operating systems (or distros) are at the end of the list because no matter which you choose, the majority of these apps can be installed on Windows, and can certainly be installed on any of the distros.
The (few) software I currently use on my Linux laptop
Here are all the software I use on my Linux laptop. For the rest, I just use the default apps shipped with KDE Plasma (Okular, Gwenview, Konsole, Dolphin, Spectacle, KDEConnect, etc.).
If you have any remark or question, please leave a comment below.
New Linux PC Programs
A list with 13 apps by akureijeeves without a description.
Official Links
Install from the command line
flatpak install flathub io.github.cboxdoerfer.FSearch
Developed by
Christian Boxdoerfer Licensing
Open Source (GPL-2.0) and Free product.Written in
Rating
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Comments and Reviews
The closest linux alternative to Everything for Windows.
Blazingly fast search, with a little outdated UI, but still functional. I just don't get why such amazing file search isn't integrated into the big DE file explorers like Dolphin. It's not like we don't have the technology... Dolphin's file search is abysmal and KFind is no better.
As good as Everything. Fires up in milliseconds, just the way I like it.
Real alternative to everything. damn fast.
it's more advanced than others apps!
I've been looking for a Linux equivalent to the excellent "Everything" tool in Windows. I tried AngrySearch, which was also very good, but I found I prefer FSearch. It's as close to Everything as Linux is going to get (NTFS hive functionality obviously won't be there).
For those who complain of the time it takes FSearch to update its' index, just add "fsearch -u" to your crontab file.
For those who aren't familiar with cron, run crontab -e, and add a line like the:
0 1 * * * /usr/bin/fsearch -u
and FSearch will re-index at 1am when you're (presumably) not using the computer.
Superfast and lightweight, I use it almost every day.